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hint
[ hint ]
noun
- an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue:
Give me a hint as to his identity.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- a very slight or hardly noticeable amount; soupçon:
a hint of garlic in the salad dressing.
- perceived indication or suggestion; note; intimation:
a hint of spring in the air.
- Obsolete. an occasion or opportunity.
verb (used with object)
- to give a hint of:
gray skies hinting a possible snowfall.
Synonyms:
Antonyms: ,
verb (used without object)
- to make indirect suggestion or allusion; subtly imply (usually followed by at ):
The article hinted at corruption in the mayor's office.
hint
/ ɪԳ /
noun
- a suggestion or implication given in an indirect or subtle manner
he dropped a hint
- a helpful piece of advice or practical suggestion
- a small amount; trace
verb
- whenintr, often foll by at; when tr, takes a clause as object to suggest or imply indirectly
Derived Forms
- ˈԳپԲ, adverb
- ˈԳٱ, noun
- ˈԳپԲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- Գİ noun
- ܲ·ԳĻ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hint1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hint1
Idioms and Phrases
see take a hint .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The White House has taken a similarly aggressive approach to institutions across civil society, once thought of as independent, at the hint of dissent from government views.
“He obsessed over silly details, like if the accent of the policeman hinted at his sect, or that we had a cockroach crawling over the picture of an army soldier,” Hajjo said.
At the moment, the start of the weekend looks dry to, but there are hints that low pressure could bring showers and cooler conditions by the end of the long weekend.
The US has not released details of what was discussed during the meeting, but as it took place US President Donald Trump hinted that the two sides were close to reaching a deal.
It came amid other hints of de-escalation in Trump's economic rhetoric as his policies, especially trade tariffs, have faced rising political and business backlash.
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More About Hint
What doeshint mean?
A hint is an indirect, disguised, or helpful suggestion. In other words, it’s a clue, as in Can you just give me a hint about what my birthday present is?
A hint that suggests something can be planned or unplanned, and it can even be hidden using language that only some parties may understand. A hint is usually something you see, hear, or read.
Hint can also mean a slightly noticeable amount of, such as with a taste or a smell, as in I taste a hint of fennel in this sausage.
To hint means to give a hint, as in Our teacher hinted that we might not have to take a final exam, but they wouldn’t say for sure.
To hint also means to imply something rather than stating it directly, as in The ending hinted at a sequel coming but never said it outright.
Example: I’ll never figure out the puzzle if you don’t give me a hint.
Where doeshint come from?
The first records of the term hint come from around the 1500s. It is believed to come from the Old English henten, meaning “to grasp” or “to take.” This Old English term is the root for the obsolete term hent, meaning “the act of seizing.” A hint is an opportunity for one to take or seize meaning from.
In order for a hint to be a hint, the person receiving the hint must be able to understand the hinter’s meaning without any additional information. For example, leading someone to discover a conclusion by giving them more information is not a hint, whereas telling them something that strongly implies that conclusion is a hint.
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How ishint used in real life?
Hints are commonly given when someone wants to interest other people in what they’re hinting at.
love u so much i'm so excited i wanna show u something but brb (it's kind of a hint to thursday's announcement!!!!)
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande)
I want you to ~decipher~ my emoji paragraphs but lemme give you a little hint: they all end in bashful monkey.
— Cole M. Sprouse (@colesprouse)
Haven't had a photoshoot in a while…..hint hint
— Matthew Espinosa (@MatthewEspinosa)
Try usinghint!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for hint?
A. suggest
B. deny
C. mention
D. imply
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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