coma
Translation
coma
Examples
He was in a coma for three weeks after the accident.
He was in a coma for three weeks after the accident.
The doctors tried to bring her out of the coma.
The doctors tried to bring her out of the coma.
Grammar Patterns
in a coma in a state of deep unconsciousness He was in a coma for three weeks.
go into a coma to enter a state of coma She went into a coma after the fall.
come out of a coma to wake up from a coma He came out of the coma after a month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unconsciousness, stupor
Etymology
From Greek 'kōma', meaning 'deep sleep'.
Memory Tips
This word is a cognate in many languages. Remembering its Greek origin of 'deep sleep' can help solidify its meaning.