Phrasal Verb: Pass Out
to faint
Examples
- He passed out from the heat.
Key rules
- Pass out means faint or become unconscious
- It is intransitive and usually used without an object
- It is also used in British English for finishing military training
- "Pass away" means die, which is a different meaning
Common mistakes
- He passed out with the heat → He passed out from the heat
💡 Tip: Use "pass out" for losing consciousness; "pass away" is a polite word for died.