Looking for the meaning of the word PALE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PALE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pale
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French pale, from Latin pallidus; the verb is from Old French palir
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
peɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
light in colour or shade; containing little colour or pigment
Short Definition:light in colour or shade
Examples:- choose pale floral patterns for walls
Definition:
inferior or unimpressive
Short Definition:inferior or unimpressive
Examples:- the new cheese is a pale imitation of continental cheeses
Word: Pale
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
peɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
become pale in one's face from shock or fear
Short Definition:become pale
Examples:- I paled at the thought of what she might say
Definition:
seem or become less important
Short Definition:seem less important
Examples:- all else pales by comparison
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