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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. 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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   1. a. : hardly perceptible : dim. faint handwriting. b. : vague sense 2a. haven't the faintest idea. 2. : weak, dizzy, and likely to faint. sick and faint from the pain Jack London. 3. : lacking courage and spirit : cowardly. faint of heart. 4. : lacking strength or vigor : performed, offered, or accomplished weakly or languidly. faint praise.

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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.

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAINT definition and meaning | 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. She suddenly fell forward on to the table and fainted. American English : faint / ˈfeɪnt /

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   1. a. Done with little strength or vigor; feeble: a faint attempt to apologize. b. So weak as to be difficult to perceive; a faint light in the distance; a faint echo. c. Lacking clarity or distinctness: a faint recollection. d. Small in degree or amount; meager: faint chance of getting a raise. 2.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfaint adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of faint adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › faintfaint | meaning of faint in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    faint meaning, definition, what is faint: difficult to see, hear, smell etc: Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › faintFaint Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions). Wiktionary. Synonyms: go-out-like-a-light. suffer sunstroke.