pale
//peɪl//
Adjective
paleCanonical form
palerComparative
palestSuperlative
1
Light in color or having little color; not bright or vivid.
She wore a pale blue dress to the party.
2
Having a lighter skin color than usual, typically as a result of illness, shock, or fear.
She looked pale after hearing the bad news.
Verb
1
To become pale in one's face, especially from shock or fear.
She paled when she heard the bad news.
2
To seem less important or significant when compared to something else.
My problems pale in comparison to hers.
Noun
1
A wooden stake or post used as part of a fence.
The farmer drove a pale into the ground to mark the boundary.
2
A boundary or limit, especially one that defines acceptable behavior.
His rude comments were beyond the pale of acceptable behavior.