CEFR B1

faint

verb, adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: weak, dim, feeble, swoon

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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."

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