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pale in comparison en · ADJ

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (nonstandard) Synonym of pale in comparison.
    • This is pale in comparison to that.

Forms

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more pale in comparison Degree=Cmp lexicographic
pale by comparison alternative lexicographic
most pale in comparison Degree=Sup lexicographic

Relateds

pale into insignificance · hold a candle

Synonyms

pale in comparison

pale in comparison en · VERB

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To appear small or unimportant in relation to something else.
    • Before Minecraft released The Nether Update in 2020, diamonds were the strongest material in the game. Leather, iron, and gold paled in comparison to the strength, durability, and protection diamond gear provided. 2023 October 9, Zackerie Fairfax, “How to get Netherite in Minecraft – crafting guide and tips”, in Dexerto:

Forms

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paled in comparison Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
paled in comparison Tense=Past lexicographic
paling in comparison Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
pale by comparison alternative lexicographic
pales in comparison Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

Translations (7)

fi kalveta jonkun rinnalla (appear unimportant) · fr faire pâle figure (appear unimportant) · es palidecer en comparación (appear unimportant) · ru бледне́ть на фоне (appear unimportant) · pl zblednąć (appear unimportant) · pl blednąć (appear unimportant) · es no compararse (appear unimportant)