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Definition pale in American English

pale verb

[intransitive] verb
/peɪl/
1

if someone pales, or if their face pales, their skin becomes lighter because they are sick, shocked, or worried

Example

Albert's face paled with fear.

2

to become lighter in color

Example

Birds began to sing as the sky paled into dawn.

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3

to become less important or serious, especially when compared with someone or something else

Example

The devastating floods of two years ago pale in comparison with last week's storms.

Example

Her problems paled into insignificance when compared with this family's tragedy.

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Definition pale in American English