faint

[US]/feɪnt/
[UK]/feɪnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. lose consciousness
adj. lacking strength or vigor
n. a sudden loss of consciousness

Phrases & Collocations

feel faint

faint pulse

nearly faint

faint spell

faint scent

faint with

Example Sentences

She felt faint after standing in the hot sun for hours.

He gave a faint smile when he saw her across the room.

The scent of lavender was so faint that she could barely smell it.

The distant sound of music grew fainter as they walked away.

He had a faint memory of visiting the old castle as a child.

The chances of success were faint, but they decided to try anyway.

The light from the stars was so faint that it barely illuminated the path.

She let out a faint cry of surprise when she saw the unexpected guest.

His voice was faint with exhaustion after a long day of work.

The hope of finding the lost treasure was faint, but they refused to give up.

Real-world Examples

She called for help in a faint voice.

Source: Liu Yi Breakthrough English Vocabulary 3000

I haven't the faintest idea, he said.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 2

Only the hills sent a faint echo back.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

He had mentioned feeling sick, but then they were surprised when he suddenly fainted.

Source: Emma's delicious English

Fearing for a moment that he might faint, Villefort steadied himself against his desk.

Source: The Count of Monte Cristo: Selected Edition

It's such a shock that when he starts to breastfeed, she faints.

Source: Crash Course Comprehensive Edition

But one report says that he said that he had secrets. And then he fainted.

Source: NPR News June 2019 Compilation

When you fainted, you scared us!

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

And you, a grown man fainting at the sight of a little blood.

Source: The Big Bang Theory (Video Version) Season 5

I'm sorry. I'm feeling a little faint.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

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