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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

   Scrabble Points: 8

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

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   not strong or clear; slight: a faint sound / noise / smell. The lamp gave out a faint glow. She gave me a faint smile of recognition. There's not the faintest hope of ever finding him. She bears a faint resemblance to my sister. faint suspicion I have a faint suspicion that you may be right! Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.

   • English (US)

     FAINT meaning: 1. not strong or clear; slight: 2. used to...

   • Znaczenie Faint, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FAINT definicja: 1. not strong or clear; slight: 2. used to...

   • Faint: Arabic Translation

     FAINT translate: ضَعيف / ضَئيل, يَفْقِد الوَعي, إغماءة....

   • Faint: Polish Translation

     FAINT translate: lekki, słaby, zemdleć, nikły, słaby, słaby,...

   • Faint: Italian Translation

     FAINT translate: debole, indistinto, svenire, venir meno,...

   • Faint Turkish Translation

     FAINT translate: belli belirsiz, zayıf, zor...

   • Faint: Russian Translation

     FAINT translate: слабый, неясный, неотчетливый , падать в...

   • Faint Spanish Translation

     FAINT translate: ligero, leve, débil, desmayarse, desmayo,...

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word faint as an adjective, verb, and noun. Find synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of faint.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › faintFAINT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › faintFaint - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   a faint show of resistance; a faint smile [not before noun] feeling weak and tired and likely to become unconscious. She suddenly felt faint. The walkers were faint from hunger.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › faintFaint - definition of faint by The Free Dictionary

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   Faint means lacking clarity, strength, or courage, or feeling dizzy or weak. It can also be a noun for a sudden loss of consciousness. See different sources, synonyms, and usage examples of the word faint.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of faint – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Faint can be an adjective meaning slight, not easy to notice, or a verb meaning to suddenly become unconscious. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see translations in many languages.