hint
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1.5
- noun
- /hɪnt/
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pista
- He dropped a hint that he wanted to go to the new restaurant.
- give hints
- drop hints
- offer hints
And then whichever that's a little hint there, young lady.
- And then whichever that's a little hint there, young lady.
- So some kind of hint that we're going to cut more.
- The headband is a hint, but you'll see.
- Do we have hints of what comes next?
- And that is just a hint at where all of this is going.
- Some friends don't Take the hint and we'll keep haranguing you.
- And I'll give you a hint, I practice this with video games.
- And Jesus leaves all kinds of hints as to what to do to do that.
- Right, so I'm going to give you a hint on who our guest is to.
- And if anything gives us a hint about what's to come, it's.
Examples
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Your greatest danger in this phase is the mere hint of routine or familiarity.
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" The mailman looked at him, with a hint of a smile playing about his thin lips."
Fiction book (1991) -
And that is just a hint at where all of this is going.
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Let me give her a hint.
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You wanna give me just a little hint?
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Now what do we have to do to get you to take a hint?
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A few scenes at the very beginning give the audience a hint of the historical setting of the film.
Academic text (2012) -
But there have been enough hints towards that.
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That's a little hint as to what's to come.
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"For the old ladies," Morgan added, allowing a hint of irritation to creep into his voice.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
966
1.0
A piece of information that helps you solve a problem or mystery
474
4.8
Information that can help find something or create an opportunity
382
3.9
A sign that shows something is true or likely
279
3.8
A piece of information about a possible opportunity
24
3.5
A small sign that something is there
6
7.7
A small hint that something is true or will happen
3
7.5
A short helpful piece of advice about what to do
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Etymology
Hint is like a small 'signal' you give without saying something clearly, such as a nod or a quiet sign. That's why a hint is an indirect clue that points someone in the right direction.