pale
/peɪl/
noun
- A wooden stake or pointed post used in fences.
- He hammered a pale into the ground to mark the boundary.
- The old fence was made of wooden pales.
- The garden was surrounded by a fence of tall pales.
adjective
- Having skin that is lighter in color than usual, often because of illness, fear, or lack of sun.
- In winter, many people have pale skin because they spend less time outdoors.
- She looked pale after being sick for a week.
- His face turned pale when he heard the bad news.
- Light in color; not bright or strong.
- The sky was a pale gray just before the storm.
- He wore a pale yellow shirt to the picnic.
- She painted the walls a pale blue.
- Less impressive or important when compared to something else.
- The small town's celebration was a pale version of the big city parade.
- The sequel was a pale imitation of the original movie.
- His efforts seemed pale in comparison to her hard work.
verb
- To become lighter in color or less bright.
- The colors in the old photograph have paled over time.
- Her face paled when she saw the accident.
- The stars paled as the sun began to rise.
- To seem less important or impressive when compared to something else.
- All other concerns paled beside the need for food and shelter.
- The problems at work paled in comparison to the health crisis at home.
- His achievements pale next to hers.