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Pales

Verb / peɪlz / Another word for pales — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pales means to become less important or impressive.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The bright colors of the flowers paled after a few days.
  2. The excitement of the crowd paled when they realized their team was losing.
  3. The tall building paled in comparison to the mountains behind it.
  4. The bright sunshine paled as the clouds rolled in.
  5. The fancy car paled in comparison to the classic car next to it.

Quotes

  • The stars are not afraid to appear like fireflies. - Matshona Dhliwayo
  • The moon is a pale goddess, descending from a secret land of ice. - Jayne Anne Phillips
  • All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. - Edgar Allan Poe

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