Basic Details
Word: Faint
Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb
Meaning: Adjective: weak, not strong or clear; Verb: to lose consciousness briefly.
Synonyms: Weak, feeble, dizzy
Antonyms: Strong, clear, bright
Idioms and Phrases
- Faint heart never won fair lady: This means that to win love or success, one must be brave and not shy. Example: "He decided to ask her out, remembering that a faint heart never won fair lady."
- Faint hope: A very small possibility of something happening. Example: "She had a faint hope of finding her lost puppy."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After running for a long time, he felt faint and had to sit down.
Example 2: The faint sound of music could be heard from the distance during the festival.
Example 3: She fainted when she saw the surprise party, overwhelmed with joy.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "faint" comes from the Latin word "fatinus," which means "to be made weak"? This reflects both the feeling of weakness and the act of losing consciousness.
Famous Quote
"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." Charles Darwin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "faint" mean when used as an adjective?
a) Bright and strong
b) Weak or not clear
c) Loud and clear
d) Large and powerful
Answer: b) Weak or not clear
2. Which of these is a synonym of "faint"?
a) Daring
b) Brave
c) Feeble
d) Vigorous
Answer: c) Feeble
3. Which word is an antonym of "faint"?
a) Weak
b) Bright
c) Dizzy
d) Faint
Answer: b) Bright
4. How is "faint" correctly used in a sentence?
a) The faint light made it difficult to see.
b) The faint dog ran very fast.
c) The faint elephant trumpeted loudly.
d) The faint car drove away quickly.
Answer: a) The faint light made it difficult to see.
5. What does the phrase "faint hope" mean?
a) A strong belief
b) A very small possibility
c) A large chance
d) A clear idea
Answer: b) A very small possibility
