The difference between Faint and Remote

When used as verbs, faint means to lose consciousness. caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions), whereas remote means to connect to a computer from a remote location.

When used as adjectives, faint means (of a being) lacking strength, whereas remote means at a distance.

Faint is also noun with the meaning: the act of fainting, syncope.

check bellow for the other definitions of Faint and Remote

  1. Faint as an adjective:

    (of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

    Examples:

    "I felt faint after my fifth gin and tonic."

  2. Faint as an adjective:

    Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected

  3. Faint as an adjective:

    Hardly perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp

    Examples:

    "There was a faint red light in the distance."

  4. Faint as an adjective:

    Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy

    Examples:

    "faint efforts"

    "faint resistance"

  5. Faint as an adjective:

    Slight; minimal.

  1. Faint as a noun:

    The act of fainting, syncope.

  2. Faint as a noun (rare):

    The state of one who has fainted; a swoon.

  1. Faint as a verb (intransitive):

    To lose consciousness. Caused by a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of a suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions).

  2. Faint as a verb:

    To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.

  3. Faint as a verb:

    To decay; to disappear; to vanish.

  1. Remote as an adjective:

    At a distance; disconnected.

    Examples:

    "A remote operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset."

  2. Remote as an adjective:

    Distant or otherwise inaccessible.

    Examples:

    "After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a remote outpost."

  3. Remote as an adjective (especially with respect to [[likelihood]]):

    Slight.

    Examples:

    "There was only a remote possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes."

  4. Remote as an adjective:

    Emotionally detached.

    Examples:

    "After her mother's death, my friend grew remote for a time while she dealt with her grief."

  1. Remote as a noun:

    Examples:

    "I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the remote."

  2. Remote as a noun (broadcasting):

    An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.

  1. Remote as a verb (computing):

    To connect to a computer from a remote location.

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