Cool MateMeaning of Faint
To lose consciousness temporarily due to insufficient blood flow to the brain.
In simple words: To become weak and lose consciousness.
Faint in a sentence
- She started to feel dizzy and worried she might faint.
- After running a marathon, he felt faint and had to sit down.
- The heat made her faint during the long ceremony.
- He fainted when he saw the blood.
- I can't believe she fainted at the sight of the spider!
How to use Faint
Use 'faint' when talking about losing consciousness, often due to weakness. It's not used in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
faint + verb (e.g. faint from exhaustion)
Memory hint
Remember 'faint' as losing strength, like a candle flickering out.
Related words
Collocations with Faint
- faint faintly
- faint from exhaustion
- faint pulse
- faint smile
- faint sound
Common mistakes with Faint
- Confused with 'feint' which is a deceptive movement.
- Using 'faint' as a noun; it is primarily a verb or adjective.
- Mixing 'faint' with 'faintly', which has a different meaning.
Faint appears in
Faint in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يُغمى عليه، يضعف
أن تشعر بالضعف وتفقد الوعي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অজ্ঞান হয়ে যাওয়া
দুর্বল হয়ে জ্ঞান হারানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Ohnmacht fallen, schwach werden
Schwach werden und das Bewusstsein verlieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Desmayarse
Debilitarse y perder el conocimiento.
- Persianفارسی
غش کردن
ضعیف شدن و از دست دادن هوشیاری.
- FrenchFrançais
S'évanouir, pâlir
Devenir faible et perdre connaissance.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बेहोश होना
कमजोर पड़ जाना और होश खो देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Svenire
Sentirsi debole e perdere conoscenza.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desmaiar
Ficar fraco e perder a consciência.
- RussianРусский
Упасть в обморок
Стать слабым и потерять сознание.
- Urduاردو
بیہوش ہونا
کمزور ہو کر ہوش کھو دینا۔
- Chinese中文
晕倒,昏倒
变得虚弱并失去意识。
More words like Faint
- Collapse
- Weaken
- TrueA1
connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed
- Is it true
A question asking if a statement or fact is correct.
- HospitalA1
a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
- CenterA1
the middle point or part of something
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Frequently asked questions about Faint
What does Faint mean?
To become weak and lose consciousness.
What is the definition of Faint?
To lose consciousness temporarily due to insufficient blood flow to the brain.
How do you use Faint in a sentence?
She started to feel dizzy and worried she might faint.
Can you give another example of Faint?
After running a marathon, he felt faint and had to sit down.
What are synonyms for Faint?
Common alternatives include swoon, collapse, pass out, black out, weaken.
What is the opposite of Faint?
Opposite meanings include clear, strong, vivid.
What words go with Faint?
It commonly pairs with faint faintly, faint from exhaustion, faint pulse, faint smile, faint sound.
What are common mistakes when using Faint?
Confused with 'feint' which is a deceptive movement. Using 'faint' as a noun; it is primarily a verb or adjective. Mixing 'faint' with 'faintly', which has a different meaning.
How do you pronounce Faint?
US: //feɪnt//, UK: //feɪnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Faint?
Use 'faint' when talking about losing consciousness, often due to weakness. It's not used in very formal contexts.