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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

pass out/ black out

Recently, I pass out/black out a lot and sometimes, it happens when I go to the bathroom.

Can I use black out and pass out interchangeably?

Thanks!
  

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I think the words 'pass out' is a phrasel verb. I don't think it is 'black out'. It is 'blackout' I have learnt people use the word blackout when there is a power failure and also when governments gag the press.

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  • I think the words 'pass out' is a phrasel verb.
  • I don't think it is 'black out'.
  • It is 'blackout' I have learnt people use the word blackout when there is a power failure and also when governments gag the press.
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I think the words 'pass out' is a phrasel verb.

I don't think it is 'black out'. It is 'blackout'

I have learnt people use the word blackout when there is a power failure and also when governments gag the press.
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You can use either pass or black in that sentence. The real problem is with the verb tense.

Recently I've been [passing / blacking] out, and sometimes it happens when I go to the bathroom.

CJ
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CalifJim
Is it 'blackout' or 'black out' ?
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It's a phrasal verb -- two words. black out. Same as pass out.

CJ
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Thanks CalifJim for pointing out the tense mistake.

If a person is very drunk that he loses consciousness.Do you call that blacking out or passing out? I'm trying to understand the difference.
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Either one. I don't see any difference. In both cases the person loses consciousness. black out focuses slightly more on not being able to remember anything after regaining consciousness. pass out focuses slightly more on losing control of one's body and collapsing. But even though the focus is very slightly different, they both really have the same meaning. I would guess t
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