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fainting

UK
/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/

Translations

faintingnoun
faintings
pl
She experienced a fainting spell during the meeting.
Она испытала обморок во время встречи.
Additional translations
обморочное состояние
потеря сознания
Synonyms
loss of consciousness
collapse
swoon
unconsciousness
blackout
faintinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something prone to faint or connected with fainting (e.g., "fainting goat").
Synonyms
weak-kneed
on the verge of fainting
about to faint
passing out
losing consciousness
swooning
faint
lightheaded
dizzy
giddy
faintverb

fainting

Gerund

fainted
Past Simple
fainted
Past Participle
fainting
Gerund
UK
/feɪnt/
US
/feɪnt/
упасть в обморок
She might faint if she doesn't sit down.
Она может упасть в обморок, если не сядет.
Synonyms
collapse
swoon
lose consciousness
pass out
drop

Definitions

faintingnoun
A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness, typically due to a lack of oxygen to the brain.
The doctor explained that her fainting was caused by dehydration and low blood pressure.
faintinggerund / present participle
Prone to fainting or characterized by episodes of fainting.
The breed is famous as the fainting goat, known for its sudden stiff falls.
faintverb
To lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.
She fainted from the heat during the outdoor concert.
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