faint

Definition

• n. a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
• v. pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
• adj. deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
• adj. lacking strength or vigor

Word forms

Past tense

fainted

Present participle

fainting

Past participle

fainted

Third person singular

faints

Comparative

fainter

Superlative

faintest

Example sentences

1. n.

   After standing in the heat for too long, she suddenly fainted and fell to the ground.

2. a.

   The faint sound of music could be heard from the distance.

3. vi.

   He felt dizzy and was about to faint during the long meeting.