noun
fainting
FAYN-tihng
Fainting (noun) means the act of briefly losing consciousness. Example: “The heat caused several cases of fainting at the festival.”
noun
1
The act of briefly losing consciousness.
"The heat caused several cases of fainting at the festival."
How to use fainting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of passing out briefly.
Common pairings
fainting spell
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Word forms
- Plural
- faintings
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Etymology
Derives from Middle English feinting, equivalent to faint + -ing.
Rhymes for fainting
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What does “fainting” mean?
The word “fainting” means the act of briefly losing consciousness. In plain terms, the act of passing out briefly.
How do you pronounce “fainting”?
“Fainting” is pronounced FAYN-tihng (/ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fainting” in a sentence?
Here is “fainting” used in a sentence: “The heat caused several cases of fainting at the festival.”
What part of speech is “fainting”?
“Fainting” is a noun.
