WordCmp.com

pale vs wan

wan vs pale

pale is a noun but wan is not a noun.

pale and wan both are adjectives.

pale and wan both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pale Yes Yes Yes No
wan No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, pale and wan are synonyms defined as:
  • pale and wan: abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
Other synonyms of pale include pallid.
As adjectives, pale and wan are synonyms defined as:
  • pale and wan: (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
Other synonyms of pale include pallid, sick.
pale (noun) wan (noun)
a wooden strip forming part of a fence
pale (adjective) wan (adjective)
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
very light colored; highly diluted with white lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness
not full or rich
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
pale (verb) wan (verb)
turn pale, as if in fear become pale and sickly
Difference between pale and wan

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.