faint
English → English
(medical) Faint: to lose consciousness for a short time because of a lack of oxygen to the brain
The soldier began to faint after standing perfectly still in the hot sun for three hours.
(English) The soldier began to faint after standing perfectly still in the hot sun for three hours.
Some people faint at the sight of blood during a medical exam.
(English) Some people faint at the sight of blood during a medical exam.
(perception) Faint: barely perceptible; weak or dim
We could hear the faint sound of a distant train whistle blowing through the night air.
(English) We could hear the faint sound of a distant train whistle blowing through the night air.
There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway, suggesting a fire might be nearby.
(English) There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway, suggesting a fire might be nearby.
Entry ID: en:en:faint · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary