faint (B1)

verb, adjective

Pronunciation: /feɪnt/

Definition

To lose consciousness for a short time, usually because of heat, shock, or injury.

Examples

• She felt faint and had to sit down.

• He fainted from the heat.

• The sight of blood made him faint.

How to Use faint

faint from (prepositional phrase)

To lose consciousness due to a specific cause. — "He fainted from exhaustion after the marathon."

faint away (phrasal verb)

To lose consciousness; to swoon. — "She fainted away at the sight of the accident."

Synonyms of faint

Words with a similar meaning to faint:

• weak
• dim
• feeble
• swoon

Antonyms of faint

Words with the opposite meaning to faint:

• conscious
• strong

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