How Do You Spell STALE?

Pronunciation: [stˈe͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "stale" is a common adjective used to describe something that is no longer fresh or has lost its original flavor or appeal. In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation of "stale" is /steɪl/. The word starts with the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/ sound followed by the diphthong /eɪ/ which represents the long vowel sound "ay". Finally, the word ends with the voiceless alveolar lateral fricative /l/. The spelling of "stale" accurately represents its pronunciation, making it an easy word to spell for English learners.

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STALE Meaning and Definition

  1. Stale refers to something that has lost its freshness, palatability, or interest due to being old, overused, or lacking in originality. This term can be applied to various contexts, including food, air, ideas, or situations.

    When used to describe food or beverages, stale suggests that the item has become dry, hardened, or otherwise no longer pleasant to consume. For example, bread that is no longer soft and has become dry and tough, or coffee that has been sitting for a while and has lost its aromas and flavors, would be considered stale.

    Beyond edible items, stale can also apply to situations or environments that have lost their liveliness, excitement, or adaptability. For instance, a repetitive routine or a monotonous workplace can be referred to as stale. Similarly, a joke that has been repeatedly told and has lost its humor is considered stale.

    Furthermore, the term stale can describe ideas, thoughts, or opinions that lack originality or creativity. When a concept has been used too frequently or has become conventional, it is said to be stale. Stale thoughts or ideas tend to lack freshness, innovation, or the ability to captivate an audience.

    In summary, stale refers to the loss of freshness, flavor, novelty, or interest in various contexts, such as food, situations, and ideas. It implies a state of being old, unstimulating, unappealing, or lacking in originality.

  2. • A prostitute.
    • Having lost its freshness; vapid or tasteless from age; worn out by age or use; common; no longer pleasing.
    • To urine or pass water, as horses or cattle.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STALE

The word "stale" originated from the Old English word "stæl", which had multiple meanings, including a stand, a place of standing, a position, or a settlement. Over time, it also developed the meaning of an insurgent or an enemy position. By the late 14th century, "stale" began to be used to refer to something that was old, worn out, or no longer fresh, which is its primary meaning today.

Idioms with the word STALE

  • stale drunk The idiom "stale drunk" refers to someone who is still buzzed or intoxicated from alcohol consumption the day after drinking. This person may appear tired, sluggish, and not fully recovered from the effects of alcohol.

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Plural form of STALE is STALES

Conjugate verb Stale

CONDITIONAL

I would stale
you would stale
he/she/it would stale
we would stale
they would stale

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be staling
you would be staling
he/she/it would be staling
we would be staling
they would be staling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stale
you would have stale
he/she/it would have stale
we would have stale
they would have stale

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been staling
you would have been staling
he/she/it would have been staling
we would have been staling
they would have been staling

FUTURE

I will stale
you will stale
he/she/it will stale
we will stale
they will stale

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be staling
you will be staling
he/she/it will be staling
we will be staling
they will be staling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have staled
you will have staled
he/she/it will have staled
we will have staled
they will have staled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been staling
you will have been staling
he/she/it will have been staling
we will have been staling
they will have been staling

IMPERATIVE

you stale
we let´s stale

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stale

PAST

I staled
you staled
he/she/it staled
we staled
they staled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was staling
you were staling
he/she/it was staling
we were staling
they were staling

PAST PARTICIPLE

staled

PAST PERFECT

I had staled
you had staled
he/she/it had staled
we had staled
they had staled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been staling
you had been staling
he/she/it had been staling
we had been staling
they had been staling

PRESENT

I stale
you stale
he/she/it stales
we stale
they stale

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am staling
you are staling
he/she/it is staling
we are staling
they are staling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

staling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have staled
you have staled
he/she/it has staled
we have staled
they have staled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been staling
you have been staling
he/she/it has been staling
we have been staling
they have been staling

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