Meaning of the word "pass out" in English

What does "pass out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pass out

US /pæs aʊt/

UK /pɑːs aʊt/

to lose consciousness

Example:

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She felt dizzy and thought she was going to pass out.

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The heat was so intense that several people passed out.

Synonym:

faint collapse black out conk out swoon

to distribute something to a group of people

Example:

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The teacher asked the students to pass out the worksheets.

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Volunteers helped to pass out food and water to the flood victims.

Synonym:

distribute hand out give out disseminate circulate