What does FAINT mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective, adverb

Definitions:

• Noun: a sudden loss of consciousness; a temporary loss of strength and energy; a barely perceptible amount
• Verb: to lose consciousness for a short time; to become weak or feeble; to disappear gradually
• Adjective: feeling weak and dizzy; barely perceptible; lacking conviction or clarity
• Adverb: to a barely perceptible degree; with little strength or force

Pronunciations:

• US: /feɪnt/
• UK: /feɪnt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "faint" comes from the Old French word "faint" meaning "weak, feeble". Its usage as a noun dates back to the 14th century, while its usage as a verb dates back to the 15th century. As a noun, it is often used to describe a sudden loss of consciousness, while as a verb, it is often used to describe becoming weak or feeble. As an adjective, it is often used to describe feeling weak or dizzy.

Synonyms:

• Noun: blackout, swoon, collapse, unconsciousness
• Verb: pass out, collapse, weaken, fade
• Adjective: dizzy, weak, feeble, indistinct
• Adverb: barely, slightly, weakly, feebly

Related Words:

• feint
• paint
• point
• saint
• taint

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: She had a fainting spell and collapsed on the floor.
• As a verb: The hiker began to faint from exhaustion.
• As an adjective: He felt faint and dizzy after standing up too quickly