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swoon vs loss of consciousness

loss of consciousness vs swoon

swoon and loss of consciousness both are nouns.

swoon is a verb but loss of consciousness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swoon Yes No Yes No
loss of consciousness Yes No No No
As nouns, loss of consciousness is a hypernym of swoon; that is, loss of consciousness is a word with a broader meaning than swoon:
  • swoon: a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
  • loss of consciousness: the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond
swoon (noun) loss of consciousness (noun)
a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond
swoon (verb) loss of consciousness (verb)
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
Difference between swoon and loss of consciousness

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