Here's why:
* Homograph: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations.
Let's look at the different meanings of "pale":
1. Pale (adjective): Light in color, lacking color, or lacking brightness.
* Example: The moon was pale in the night sky.
2. Pale (verb): To become or make less intense in color.
* Example: The sunlight paled as the storm approached.
While both words are spelled "pale," their meanings and pronunciations differ.