Faints Meaning in English
word · lemma: faint
Definition
To lose consciousness for a short time, usually because of feeling weak, sick, or shocked.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as a verb: 'he faints', 'she faints'. Often heard in medical or emergency situations. Common collocations: 'faints from heat', 'nearly faints', 'suddenly faints'. Do not confuse with 'feint' (to pretend or make a deceptive movement in sports).
Spanish: desmayarsePortuguese (BR): desmaiarPortuguese (PT): desmaiarChinese (Simplified): 昏倒Chinese (Traditional): 昏倒Hindi: बेहोश होनाArabic: يغمى عليهBengali: অজ্ঞান হয়ে যায় - সংজ্ঞা হারায়Russian: падает в обморокJapanese: 気を失うVietnamese: ngất xỉuKorean: 기절하다Turkish: bayılırUrdu: بیہوش ہو جاناIndonesian: pingsan
Example Sentences
She faints when she sees blood.
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Sometimes he faints at the dentist's office.
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If someone faints, help them lie down.
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He always faints during really intense movies.
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My sister sometimes faints if she stands too quickly.
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Nobody faints from excitement like she does!
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