Passing out is a term used to describe losing consciousness, but it can also refer to other things. Synonyms for the word 'pass out' include 'collapse', 'faint', 'black out', 'fall unconscious', 'swoon' and 'slip into a coma', amongst others. In other contexts, 'pass out' may refer to the distribution of something, such as handing out flyers or giving away free samples. Synonyms for this meaning may include 'distribute', 'disperse', 'give out', 'lend', or 'provide'. The word 'pass' can be interchanged with these meanings, but in the context of losing consciousness, the phrase 'pass out' is more specific.