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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 byat ).
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
to suggest or imply indirectly
Other 51Թ Forms
- hinter noun
- unhinted adjective
- ˈԳپԲ adverb
- ˈԳٱ noun
- ˈԳپԲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hint1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hint1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Australia's sledging perhaps masked some of their own struggles as they build towards hosting an Ashes series against England, with captain Pat Cummins hinting changes could be afoot for a forthcoming tour to West Indies.
With plenty of grass, trees, dirt and hints of scatological delights in the air, they were in dog paradise.
Australia - the only other potential candidate - decided not to enter the running, hinting it was futile to do so after being given less than a month by Fifa to mount a challenge.
Republicans have begun threatening reprisals against outspoken Democrats, including Bass, with some hinting at criminal prosecution.
All seven BTS members are set to be discharged from the military by the end of this month and their agency Hybe has hinted at a reunion.
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When To Use
What does hint 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.
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