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Vocabulary Entry
stale
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Describing something that is no longer fresh; old or worn out.
Example Sentences
"The bread became stale after sitting out for too long."
"She turned away in disgust at the stale smell of the food."
"His ideas felt stale and uninspired compared to the innovative concepts being discussed."
V
verb
To become or cause to become stale.
Example Sentences
"If you don't store it properly, the cake will stale quickly."
"The conversation began to stale as everyone shared the same opinions."
"His enthusiasm for the project staled as the deadline approached."
N
noun
A term used to describe something that has lost freshness or appeal.
Example Sentences
"The stale of the bread made it unpalatable."
"There was a stale in the atmosphere as the meeting dragged on."
"His jokes were met with silence; they had become stale with repetition."