Dale

Pronunciation: /deɪl/

Definitions of dale

noun a small valley or ravine

Example Sentences

A1 I like to go for a walk in the dale near my house.

A2 The dale was filled with colorful wildflowers.

B1 The hikers followed the path that led them through the dale.

B2 The dale provided a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

C1 The dale's beauty was breathtaking, with its rolling hills and babbling brooks.

C2 The dale was a haven for wildlife, with deer and rabbits roaming freely.

Examples of dale in a Sentence

formal The project manager instructed the team to proceed with the plan as scheduled. 'Dale' he said, 'we need to meet the deadline.'

informal Hey, dale, let's grab some lunch together after the meeting.

slang Dale, bro, you coming to the party tonight?

figurative She hit the gas pedal and yelled 'dale' as she raced down the highway, leaving all her worries behind.

Grammatical Forms of dale

• past tense: daled
• plural: dales
• comparative: more dale
• superlative: most dale
• present tense: dale
• future tense: will dale
• perfect tense: have daled
• continuous tense: is daling
• singular: dale
• positive degree: dale
• infinitive: to dale
• gerund: daling
• participle: daled

Origin and Evolution of dale

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dale' originated from Old English 'dæl' which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'dalaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dale' has retained its meaning of a valley or a broad, open valley, and is commonly used in poetry and literature to evoke images of serene landscapes.