faint
Translation
faint, dim, dizzy
Examples
I saw a faint light in the distance.
I saw a faint light in the distance.
She suddenly felt faint.
She suddenly felt faint.
There's a faint smell of smoke.
There's a faint smell of smoke.
Grammar Patterns
a ((faint)) + ((noun)) not strong or clear I heard a faint sound.
feel ((faint)) to feel weak, as if you might lose consciousness She began to feel faint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dim, weak, dizzy; Antonyms: strong, clear, bright
Etymology
From Old French 'feint' meaning 'sluggish, lazy', past participle of 'feindre' meaning 'to pretend'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a light so weak it might 'faint' (lose consciousness). This connects the two meanings: 'dim' and 'feeling dizzy'.