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faint

/feɪnt/ adjective, verb · British & US
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What does faint mean?

adjective, verb

Lacking strength or vividness; barely perceptible. To lose consciousness, often due to lack of oxygen or blood to the brain.

Example

"The faint sound of a distant bell was barely audible in the quiet night."

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