darn
0 antonyms and opposites of darn, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To mend a hole or worn patch in fabric by weaving thread back and forth across it.
How to use darn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The mending sense comes from Middle English/Old French roots for weaving; the exclamation is simply a softened, "minced" form of damn.
Full origin of darn →Frequently asked questions
What does “darn” mean?
The word “darn” means to mend a hole or worn patch in fabric by weaving thread back and forth across it. In plain terms, either to repair a hole with stitching, or a polite way of saying "damn" when something goes wrong.
How do you pronounce “darn”?
“Darn” is pronounced dahn (/dɑɹn/ in IPA).
How do you use “darn” in a sentence?
Here is “darn” used in a sentence: “My grandmother taught me how to darn socks instead of throwing them away.”
What part of speech is “darn”?
Depending on how it is used, “darn” can be a verb and an intj.
Where does the word “darn” come from?
The word “darn” comes from Old French. The mending sense comes from Middle English/Old French roots for weaving; the exclamation is simply a softened, "minced" form of damn.
Is “darn” a common word?
“Darn” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “darn” have?
“Darn” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to mend a hole or worn patch in fabric by weaving thread back and forth across it.
What is the difference between "darn" and "damn"?
"Darn" is a mild exclamation of annoyance used as a softened substitute for "damn," so it expresses the same frustration in a more polite, family-friendly way. It is generally considered acceptable in situations where "damn" might be seen as impolite or offensive.
What does it mean to "darn" a sock?
To "darn" a sock means to mend a hole or worn patch in the fabric by weaving thread back and forth across the gap. This is a traditional hand-sewing repair technique, most often applied to socks and other knitted items.
Is "darn" only used as an exclamation, or does it have other uses?
"Darn" has two distinct uses: as a verb meaning to mend fabric by weaving thread across a hole, and as a mild interjection expressing annoyance. These two meanings are unrelated in origin but share the same spelling.