Fainted Meaning in English
word · lemma: faint
/ˈfeɪntɪd/
FAYN-did
/fˈeɪntɪd/
FAYN-did
Definition
To lose consciousness for a short time, usually because of pain, shock, heat, or lack of food.
Usage & Nuances
'Fainted' is the past tense of 'faint.' Common collocations: 'fainted from heat,' 'almost fainted,' 'fainted at the sight of blood.' Used in both formal and informal language. Not to be confused with 'feint' (a deceptive movement in sports).
Spanish: desmayarsePortuguese (BR): desmaiarPortuguese (PT): desmaiarChinese (Simplified): 晕倒Chinese (Traditional): 暈倒Hindi: बेहोश होनाArabic: أغمي عليهBengali: অজ্ঞান হয়ে পড়েছিল - মূর্ছা গিয়েছিলRussian: упал в обморокJapanese: 気絶したVietnamese: bị ngất - xỉuKorean: 기절했다Turkish: bayıldıUrdu: بے ہوش ہو گیاIndonesian: pingsan
Example Sentences
People said it was so hot that several runners fainted during the race.
natural
She fainted during the concert.
basic
He fainted because he was very hungry.
basic
The child fainted in the heat.
basic
I almost fainted when I heard the bad news.
natural
She fainted at the sight of blood.
natural