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Meaning of the word pale in English

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pale

US /peɪl/
UK /peɪl/
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Adjective

1.

light in color or shade; containing little color or pigment

Example:
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She wore a dress of pale blue.
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The morning sky was a pale grey.
Synonym:
lightfaintwashed outwancolorless
2.

(of a person's face or complexion) having less color than usual, typically as a result of shock, fear, or illness

Example:
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He looked pale and unwell after the long flight.
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Her face went pale with fear.
Synonym:
wanashenghastlypastysallow

Verb

1.

to become pale in one's face or complexion

Example:
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His face paled when he heard the bad news.
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The color paled from her cheeks.
Synonym:
whitenblanchfadedim
2.

to seem less important or impressive by comparison

Example:
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All other achievements paled in comparison to this discovery.
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His earlier works pale beside his later masterpieces.
Synonym:
diminishfadelessendeclinewane

Noun

1.

a boundary or enclosed area

Example:
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Beyond the pale, anything could happen.
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The new policy is considered to be beyond the pale of acceptable behavior.
Synonym:
boundarylimitconfineenclosureperimeter
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