01 Word definition

dim

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is DIM a word?

Yes. DIM is a 3-letter verb. switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DIM?

D-I-M

DIM contains 3 letters, begins with D, and ends with M.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam

2verb

  1. become dim or lusterless

    the lights dimmed and the curtain rose
Synonyms
dip
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends7points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DIM spelled?

D1I2M3
Starts withDIMFirst 3 letters
Ends withDIMLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About DIM.

How do you spell DIM?

DIM is spelled D-I-M. It contains 3 letters.