English · Body & Health
faint
/feɪnt/
[/feɪnt/]
lose consciousness for a short time
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Definition
To suddenly lose consciousness for a short time, usually because of heat, shock, or lack of food. As an adjective it means weak or hard to see or hear.
Example
She felt she might faint in the heat.
She felt she might faint in the heat.
Etymology
From Old French 'feindre' (to feign, grow weak).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for fainting and, as an adjective, for weak sounds, smells, or lights.