5 letter words starting with PAL

Parts of Speech

Paler is an adjective.

Definitions

Paler means having a lighter color or complexion than usual.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpeɪlər/

UK: /ˈpeɪlə/

Origin and Usage

Paler is derived from the word "pale". It is used to describe something that has a lighter color or complexion than usual, such as a persons skin or a piece of clothing.

Synonyms

Lighter, whiter, fainter, weaker, washed-out.

Related Words

Color, shade, light, white, cream.

Example Sentences

1. She looked paler than usual after being sick for a week.
2. The paint on the wall had become paler over time due to sun exposure.
3. He wore a paler shade of blue shirt than usual.

Palms

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: The inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
• Noun: Any of numerous plants of the palm family, usually having a straight, unbranched trunk topped with large, pinnate or palmate leaves.
• Verb: Conceal (a card or other small object) in the hand, especially as part of a trick or scam.

Pronunciations:

• US: /pɑmz/
• UK: /pɑːmz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "palms" originated in Middle English, from Old English "palma" and Latin "palma," meaning "palm of the hand" or "palm tree." It is commonly used to refer to the inner surface of the hand, as well as to a variety of plants in the palm family.

Synonyms:

• Hand
• Tree
• Shrub

Related Words:

• Plasm
• Lamps
• Clasp
• Stamp
• Comps

Example Sentences:

• He wiped the sweat from his palms before shaking hands.
• The resort was surrounded by tall palms.
• The magician palmed the card and slipped it into his pocket.

Definition of Palls

1. Parts of Speech: Palls is a verb.

2. Definitions: Palls means to become less appealing or interesting, or to lose strength or effectiveness.

3. Pronunciations: In US English, palls is pronounced as /pôlz/. In UK English, it is pronounced as /pɔːlz/.

4. Origin and Usage: The word "palls" originated from the Old English word "pæl" which means "a covering". It was first used in the 16th century to describe a cloth covering for a coffin. Over time, the word came to mean something that covers or envelops, and eventually evolved to mean something that becomes dull or uninteresting over time. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and in literature.

5. Synonyms: Some synonyms of palls include bore, tire, weary, and dull.

6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words to palls include spall, calls, stalls, and falls.

7. Example Sentences:

• The party began to pall after a while, and people started leaving.
• The novelty of the new job wore off quickly and the excitement soon palled.
• The once vibrant city had palled into a dull and lifeless place.

Parts of Speech

Paler is an adjective.

Definitions

Paler means having a lighter color or complexion than usual.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpeɪlər/

UK: /ˈpeɪlə/

Origin and Usage

Paler is derived from the word "pale". It is used to describe something that has a lighter color or complexion than usual, such as a persons skin or a piece of clothing.

Synonyms

Lighter, whiter, fainter, weaker, washed-out.

Related Words

Color, shade, light, white, cream.

Example Sentences

1. She looked paler than usual after being sick for a week.
2. The paint on the wall had become paler over time due to sun exposure.
3. He wore a paler shade of blue shirt than usual.

Parts of Speech:

verb

Definitions:

1. to become pale; lose color or brightness
2. to decrease in intensity; become less interesting or attractive

Pronunciations:

• US: /peɪld/
• UK: /peɪld/

Origin and Usage:

The word "paled" is the past tense of the verb "pale". It originated from the Middle English word "palen", which means "to make pale". The word "pale" is often used to describe a loss of color or brightness, and "paled" is used to describe the act of becoming pale. It is commonly used in literature and everyday conversation.

Synonyms:

• whiten
• blanch
• fade
• diminish
• weaken

Related Words:

• blade
• braid
• glade
• shade
• trade

Example Sentences:

1. After being in the sun for hours, her skin paled and became red.
2. The excitement in the room paled as the meeting dragged on.