pale
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- pronunciation:
- peIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
paler, palest |
| definition: |
light or close to white in color.
Her face was so pale that I thought she was sick.- similar words:
- dull, light, white
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| derivations: |
palely (adv.), paleness (n.) |
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pail (a bucket)?
Pale and
pail sound alike but have different meanings.