pale
gb/pˈeɪl/ us/pˈeɪl/
A2
Англійська
~ 2500
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
Having light or whitish skin color
When a person’s skin looks lighter than normal, often because they are sick, scared, or tired.
Модель уживання:
[someone] looks pale
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pale' with 'fair'; 'fair' refers to natural light skin tone, while 'pale' often suggests a change from the usual tone due to a condition.
Синоніми
wan (More literary and suggests weakness or exhaustion.)
Антоніми
flushed (Describes skin that is red, often from heat, embarrassment, or exertion.)
Словосполучення
look pale
|turn pale
|pale face
|pale complexion
Теми
health
|appearance
|daily life
|body
|emotions
Приклади
- She looked pale after hearing the bad news.
- His face turned pale when he saw the accident.
- You’re looking a bit pale—are you feeling alright?
- The child went pale with fear.
- He was pale from working all night without rest.
Навчальні приклади
- She looks pale today.
- He is pale because he is sick.
- My friend turns pale when he is scared.
- The boy is pale after the long trip.
adjective
A2
property
2
Light in color or shade
When a color is not strong or bright but soft and light.
Модель уживання:
pale [color]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'light' instead of 'pale'; 'light' is fine, but 'pale' often suggests even less intensity and sometimes a faded look.
Синоніми
pastel (Refers specifically to soft, light shades, often in design or art contexts.)
Антоніми
vivid (Describes colors that are very bright and strong.)
Словосполучення
pale blue
|pale yellow
|pale green
|pale light
Теми
colors
|art
|design
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She wore a pale blue dress to the wedding.
- The walls were painted a pale yellow to create a warm feeling.
- A pale light came through the curtains.
- The sky turned a pale pink at dawn.
- He chose a pale green for the nursery.
Навчальні приклади
- I like pale blue shirts.
- The room is painted pale yellow.
- Her bag is pale pink.
- We saw pale green leaves in spring.
Дієслово
B1
action
3
To lose normal skin color
When someone’s skin changes to a lighter color because they are afraid, sick, or shocked.
Модель уживання:
[someone] pales
Синоніми
blanch (More formal or literary; also used metaphorically.)
Антоніми
flush (To become red in the face, often from heat or emotion.)
Словосполучення
pale visibly
|pale suddenly
Теми
health
|emotions
|body
Приклади
- She paled when she heard the explosion.
- He visibly paled at the sight of blood.
- I could see him pale as the news sank in.
Навчальні приклади
- She paled when she saw the snake.
- He paled after running too fast.
- I pale when I am scared.
Іменник
literary
C1
entity
4
A boundary marked by stakes or fence
A fence made from wooden posts, or the area inside it (not common in daily speech).
Синоніми
enclosure (General term for an area that is fenced in.)
Словосполучення
beyond the pale
Теми
history
|geography
|space
|housing
Приклади
- In medieval times, towns were surrounded by a pale for protection.
- The cattle were kept within the pale.
- They lived beyond the pale of settlement.
Навчальні приклади
- The farm had a pale around it.
- A pale was built to keep animals inside.
Граматика
Словникова форма
pale
IPA
GB/pˈeɪl/
US/pˈeɪl/
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pale (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (pale)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: pale
- Comparative: paler
- Superlative: palest
Noun
- Base: pale
- Plural: pales
Verb
- Base: pale
- 3rd Person Singular: pales
- Present Participle: paling
- Past: paled
Споріднені слова
Вирази
beyond the pale
1/bɪjˈɔnd ðə pˈeɪl/
idiom
literary
Outside acceptable behavior or limits
Not acceptable; going too far in behavior or action.
Приклади
- His comments were offensive and beyond the pale.
- Cheating in an exam is beyond the pale.