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Vocabulary Entry
faint
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To lose consciousness temporarily.
Example Sentences
"She fainted from the heat during the marathon."
"After several hours of hiking, he felt dizzy and feared he might faint."
"The sight of the blood made her faint."
N
noun
A temporary loss of consciousness.
Example Sentences
"He had a faint after standing up too quickly."
"The doctor said her faint was due to dehydration."
"There was a faint in the audience, causing alarm."
A
adjective
Not strong or clear; weak.
Example Sentences
"There was a faint sound coming from the other room."
"She could see a faint outline of the mountains in the distance."
"He had a faint hope of finding a job before the end of the month."