dark vs darkness

dark and darkness both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dark	Yes	Yes	No	No
darkness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, dark and darkness are synonyms defined as:

As nouns, dark and darkness are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of dark include shadow.

As nouns, dark and darkness are synonyms defined as:

As nouns, dark and darkness are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of dark include wickedness.

dark (noun)	darkness (noun)
an unenlightened state	a swarthy complexion
an unilluminated area	having a dark or somber color
absence of light or illumination	an unenlightened state
absence of moral or spiritual values	an unilluminated area
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside	absence of light or illumination
	absence of moral or spiritual values

dark (adjective)	darkness (adjective)
devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
(used of color) having a dark hue
brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)
secret
causing dejection
stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable
showing a brooding ill humor
not giving performances; closed
marked by difficulty of style or expression
lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture