passes out
Suddenly blacks out
Passes out means to lose consciousness suddenly, typically from shock, exhaustion, or intoxication: He had too much to drink and passed out on the couch.
It also means to distribute items to a group: The teacher passed out the worksheets.
Context usually makes clear which meaning applies.
Lose consciousness briefly
- syncopeTemporary loss of consciousness
- blackoutComplete power loss
- dizzySensation of spinning
- lightheadedFaint and unsteady feeling
vertigo · collapse · slump · crumple · drop · fall · keel over · go down
Divide and deliver
- dispenseGive out in portions
- issuePoint of contention
- allocateDesignate for specific use
- leafletsBrief printed information sheets
flyers · samples · pamphlets · handouts · papers · cards · freebies · promotional
Complete power loss
- insensibleUnaware, without feeling
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- comatoseDeeply unconscious, unrousable
- senselessLacking reason or awareness
limp · motionless · inert · come to · revive · smelling salts · dead to the world · zonked
Impaired by alcohol
- wastedUsed without good result
- plasteredExtremely intoxicated
- hammeredSeverely intoxicated or pounded
- inebriatedIntoxicated by alcohol
alcohol · binge · stupor · party · liquor · overdose · sedated · drugged
Weariness from prolonged exertion
- collapseSudden structural failure
- dropFall or release
- crashSudden violent impact
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
drained · spent · overexertion · depleted · sleep-deprived · exhausted · overtired · dead on feet
swoon
Lose consciousness briefly
lightheaded · vertigo · collapse · slump · crumple · drop · fall · keel over · go down · hit the floor
distribute
Divide and deliver
leaflets · flyers · samples · pamphlets · handouts · papers · cards · freebies · promotional · circulate
blackout
Complete power loss
- insensibleUnaware, without feeling
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- comatoseDeeply unconscious, unrousable
senseless · limp · motionless · inert · come to · revive · smelling salts · dead to the world · zonked
drunk
Impaired by alcohol
inebriated · alcohol · binge · stupor · party · liquor · overdose · sedated · drugged · hungover
fatigue
Weariness from prolonged exertion
burnout · drained · spent · overexertion · depleted · sleep-deprived · exhausted · overtired · dead on feet · run ragged
- falling asleepfell asleep, dozes, dozed off, nods off, nodded off
passes outcomes to
Regains awareness or totals
wakes up · revives · comes around · awakens · stirs
passes outcollects
Gathers and keeps
gathers · takes back · takes in · retrieves · receives
passes outholds on
Continues to grip
persists · continues · endures · soldiers on · pushes through
pass, out, passing, passport, passed, bypass, overpass, passer, passers