Meaning & Definition of word "Faint"

noun:

• 1. A sudden loss of consciousness.
  • Example: After experiencing a faint, she was rushed to the hospital.

verb:

• 1. To lose consciousness temporarily.
  • Example: He fainted from the heat during the marathon.
• 2. To become weak or to be unable to resist something for a brief period.
  • Example: She felt herself faint as the room began to spin.

adjective:

• 1. Lacking strength, brightness, or clarity; indistinct.
  • Example: She heard a faint whisper coming from the other room.
• 2. Weak or lacking force; not strong.
  • Example: The sunlight was faint as it filtered through the thick clouds.