English Word · Intermediate
swoon
A faint
Pronunciation: swo͝on
Meaning
A sudden faint or loss of consciousness.
Example
She dandled it, and dancet it up and doune, / Not ceasing till she rais'd it from his swoune.
She dandled it, and dancet it up and doune, / Not ceasing till she rais'd it from his swoune.
Practice tips
- Practice swoon out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.