Pronunciation

/feɪnt/

Definitions

• Adjective: Weak or barely perceptible, especially due to physical or emotional strain; not strong or loud enough. For example: “She spoke in a faint voice.”
• Verb: (v) To lose consciousness or strength temporarily, often from a sudden drop in blood pressure or from fear, pain, or shock. For example: “She fainted at the sight of blood.”
• Noun: A brief loss of consciousness, typically characterized by falling down or collapsing. For example: “The heat caused him to have a faint.”

Phrases

• “Faint heart never won fair lady”: This proverb suggests that timidity or lack of courage will prevent one from achieving success or winning admiration.
• “A faint hope”: An expression referring to a very small chance or possibility.
• “Faint praise”: Insufficient or lukewarm commendation, suggesting that it’s not entirely genuine or enthusiastic.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The sound of distant fireworks was just a faint rumble in the night sky.”
• Verb: “The patient fainted after receiving the injection.”
• Noun: “After her exhausting workout, she felt a faint coming on and quickly sat down.”

Synonyms

• Adjective: Weak, feeble, delicate, imperceptible, elusive, indistinct
• Verb: Pass out, swoon, collapse, keel over, black out
• Noun: Synonyms for the act of fainting include “syncope”, “loss of consciousness”, “blackout”.