English dictionary
faint
/f/eI/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, <i>faint</i> with fatigue, hunger, or thirst.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
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The act of fainting, or the state of one who has fainted; a swoon. [R.] See <u>Fainting</u>, <pos><i>n.</i></pos>
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
ExamplesA faint outline.
The wan sun cast faint shadows.
The faint light of a distant candle.
A faint hissing sound.
A faint aroma.
Synonyms weakSource: WordNet 3.0
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lacking clarity or distinctness
ExamplesOnly a faint recollection.
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lacking strength or vigor
ExamplesDamning with faint praise.
Faint resistance.
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weak and likely to lose consciousness
ExamplesSuddenly felt faint from the pain.
Was sick and faint from hunger.
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indistinctly understood or felt or perceived
ExamplesA faint clue to the origin of the mystery.
Haven't the faintest idea.
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lacking conviction or boldness or courage
ExamplesFaint heart ne'er won fair lady.
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verb
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pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
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To become weak or wanting in vigor; to grow feeble; to lose strength and color, and the control of the bodily or mental functions; to swoon; -- sometimes with <i>away</i>. See <u>Fainting</u>, <pos><i>n.</i></pos>
Source: webster1913
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To cause to faint or become dispirited; to depress; to weaken.
Source: webster1913