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Definition |
to lose consciousness |
Examples |
1) The heat was too much for her and she passed
out in the middle of the park. 2) After hitting his head on
the pavement, he felt dizzy and then passed out. |
Etymology |
The origin of "pass out" can be traced
back where "pass" meant "to go" and "out" meant "outside." |
Synonyms |
faint, black out |
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