English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

blackout

0 antonyms and opposites of blackout, grouped by meaning.

Noun — A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory.

How to use blackout

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

power blackout news blackout suffer a blackout

Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb "black out".

Full origin of blackout →

Frequently asked questions

What does “blackout” mean?

The word “blackout” means a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory. In plain terms, losing consciousness, losing power, or deliberately withholding information — all a sudden "going dark".

How do you pronounce “blackout”?

“Blackout” is pronounced BLAK-owt (/ˈblæk.aʊt/ in IPA).

How do you use “blackout” in a sentence?

Here is “blackout” used in a sentence: “He suffered a blackout after hitting his head.”

What part of speech is “blackout”?

“Blackout” is a noun.

Is “blackout” a common word?

“Blackout” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “blackout” have?

“Blackout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory.

What is the difference between a "blackout" and a "brownout"?

A blackout is a complete, large-scale loss of electrical power over an area, while a brownout is a partial reduction in voltage that dims lights and weakens power rather than cutting it off entirely. Both are power supply problems, but a blackout is total and a brownout is partial.

What is the difference between a "blackout" and fainting?

A blackout refers to a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory, which can include fainting but also covers memory lapses, such as alcohol-related blackouts where a person stays active but forms no memories. Fainting specifically describes losing consciousness and collapsing, whereas a blackout can occur without a physical collapse.

People also searched

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of blackout
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.