fainted
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
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
People said it was so hot that several runners fainted during the race.
natural