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   faint

   /feɪnt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible: "the faint murmur of voices" Similar indistinctvagueunclearindefiniteill-definedobscureimperceptiblehardly noticeablehardly detectableunobtrusivepalelightfadedbleachedquietmutedmuffledstifledsubduedfeebleweakthinwhisperedmurmuredindistinctscarcely audiblescarcely perceptiblehard to hearhard to make outvaguelowsoftgentleOpposite clearloud
   • ▪ (of a hope or chance) possible but unlikely; slight: "there is a faint chance that the enemy may flee" Similar slightslenderslimsmalltinyminimalnegligibleremotedistantvagueunlikelyimprobabledoubtfuldubiousfar-fetchedpooroutsideinformal:minusculerare:exiguousOpposite great
   • ▪ lacking conviction or enthusiasm; feeble: "she sent him a faint answering smile" Similar unenthusiastichalf-heartedweakfeeblelow-keyinformal:wishy-washyOpposite strong
   • 2. feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness: "the heat made him feel faint" Similar dizzygiddylight-headedmuzzyweakweak at the kneesunsteadyshakywobblyoff-balancereelinginformal:woozywoollywoolly-headeddopeytremblyall of a quiverrare:vertiginous

   verb

   • 1. lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain: "I fainted from loss of blood"
   • ▪ grow weak or feeble; decline: "the fires were fainting there"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden loss of consciousness: "she hit the floor in a dead faint"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘feigned’, also ‘feeble, cowardly’, surviving in faint heart): from Old French faint, past participle of faindre (see feign). Compare with feint1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. faintness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › faintFaint Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FAINT is hardly perceptible : dim. How to use faint in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FAINT definition: 1. not strong or clear; slight: 2. used to emphasize that you do not know something: 3. to feel…. Learn more.

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   Faint definition: lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.. See examples of FAINT used in a sentence.

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   Something faint has no courage or vigor. If you suddenly round the corner and see a gang of bullies staring straight at you, chances are you'll feel faint. Faint comes from the French feindre, for being cowardly or shirking duties. We usually use it to mean without great strength.

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   n. An abrupt, usually brief loss of consciousness, generally associated with failure of normal blood circulation. intr.v. faint·ed, faint·ing, faints. 1. To fall into a usually brief state of unconsciousness. 2. Archaic To weaken in purpose or spirit.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFAINT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FAINT definition: 1. slight and not easy to notice, smell, hear, etc: 2. to feel very weak and as if you might fall…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFAINT definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionfaint adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   adjective. /feɪnt/. /feɪnt/. (comparative fainter, superlative faintest) Idioms. that cannot be clearly seen, heard or smelt. a faint glow/glimmer/light. a faint smell of perfume. We saw the faint outline of the mountain through the mist.

10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › faintfaint - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jul 12, 2024 · Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp. Synonyms: dull, wan; see also Thesaurus: dim. There was a faint red light in the distance. Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy. faint efforts.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordFAINT - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    If you faint, you lose consciousness for a short time, especially because you are hungry, or because of pain, heat, or shock.