What is another word for fall unconscious?

Pronunciation: [fˈɔːl ʌnkˈɒnʃəs] (IPA)

Fall unconscious is a common phrase that generally refers to losing consciousness or passing out. There are various synonyms for this expression, including black out, faint, collapse, pass out, and lose consciousness. Black out typically implies a sudden loss of consciousness, whereas faint or collapse describe a gradual or sudden loss of consciousness typically caused by a sudden emotional or physical stress. Pass out is a more informal term that can be used to describe either a sudden or gradual loss of consciousness, and lose consciousness is a more formal way of saying fall unconscious. Overall, these synonyms describe the same event of losing consciousness but with various degrees of intensity and context.

What are the hypernyms for Fall unconscious?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Fall unconscious

  • Buttercup begins to wail as well. He circles me, just out of reach, as wave after wave of sobs racks my body, until eventually I fall unconscious. But he must understand. He must know that the unthinkable has happened and to survive will require previously unthinkable acts. Because hours later, when I come to in my bed, he's there in the moonlight. Crouched beside me, yellow eyes alert, guarding me from the night.
    Suzanne Collins

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