Darkness filled the entire room.

Meaning: This means that the room became completely dark, with no light anywhere.

Choice of Words: Darkness means the absence of light, and filled means to occupy or take up space. Entire means all of something, and room is a space in a building.

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The room was dark.

Meaning: This means that there was not enough light in the room to see.

Choice of Words: Room is a place where you can stay or sleep. Dark means not having light. When you put them together, "The room was dark" means that there was no light in the room.

There was no light in the room.

Meaning: This means that the room was completely dark.

Choice of Words: Light is what helps us see. No means not having something. When you put them together, "There was no light in the room" means that there was no light in the room.

It was pitch black in the room.

Meaning: This means that the room was so dark that you couldn't even see your hand in front of your face.

Choice of Words: Pitch black means very, very dark. When you say "It was pitch black in the room," you mean that the room was so dark that you couldn't see anything.

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