swoon
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /swuːn/
KK: /swun/
intransitive verb
Definition
To lose consciousness or faint, often due to strong emotions like joy or excitement.
Example
She swooned at the sight of her favorite singer on stage.
Tense Forms
Past: swooned
Past Participle: swooned
Conversation
Did you see that movie last night?
Yes, I did! The romance was so intense.
I know, I almost swooned when they kissed!
Right? It was the sweetest moment ever.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
faint
collapse
reel
Antonyms
revive
stir
wake
noun
Definition
A sudden loss of consciousness or a feeling of extreme excitement and joy.
Example
She fell into a swoon when she saw her favorite singer on stage.
Conversation
Did you see that performance last night?
I did! It was so good, I was in a total swoon.
Right? The singer's voice was amazing, it really took me away.
Root Explanation
Swoon → It originates from Old English 'swōgan' (meaning to faint or to be overcome by emotion). The word describes the act of fainting or being overcome by strong feelings, often of love or admiration.
Memory Tip
Imagine being so overwhelmed by emotion that you 'faint' — that's what swoon means.
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