Fain: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Fain adverb. Gladly; with pleasure.
How to say it
FAYN/ˈfeɪn/
1 syllable.
Fain in a sentence
I would fain stay longer, but the last train leaves at ten.
She would fain have spoken up, but the moment passed.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- gladly
- willingly
- happily
Opposite:
- reluctantly
Where fain comes from
From Old English fægen, glad.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
She would _____ have spoken up, but the moment passed.
- perchance
- anon
- fain
Show the answer
fain: She would fain have spoken up, but the moment passed.