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pales in comparison

pales in comparison is the third-person singular simple present indicative of pale in comparison.

Meaning of pale in comparison

Verb

pale in comparison (third-person singular simple present pales in comparison, present participle paling in comparison, simple past and past participle paled in comparison)

  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

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What is pales in comparison the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Pales in comparison is the third-person singular simple present indicative of pale in comparison.

Words near pales in comparison in the dictionary

  1. Palermitan
  2. Palermitans
  3. Palermo
  4. palermoite
  5. pales
  6. pales in comparison
  7. pales into insignificance
  8. palesie
  9. palesimian
  10. palesimians
  11. Palesman

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