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   hint

   /hɪnt/

   noun

   • 1. a slight or indirect indication or suggestion: "he has given no hint of his views" Similar clueinklingsuggestionindicationindicatorsignsignalpointerintimationinsinuationinnuendomentionallusionwhispera word to the wise
   • ▪ a very small trace of something: "Randall smiled with a hint of mockery" Similar tracetouchsuspicionsuggestiondashsoupçontingemodicumbreathwhifftastescentwhisperundertoneinformal:smidgensnifftadOpposite lashings
   • 2. a small piece of practical information or advice: "handy hints on saving energy in your home" Similar tipsuggestionpiece of adviceword of advicepointercluecueguidelinerecommendationadvicehelpinformal:how-towrinkle

   verb

   • 1. suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly: "the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart"
   • ▪ be a slight or possible indication of: "the restrained fronts of the terraced houses only hinted at the wealth within"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘occasion, opportunity’): apparently from obsolete hent ‘grasp, get hold of’, from Old English hentan, of Germanic origin; related to hunt. The basic notion is ‘something that may be taken advantage of’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of hint as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms and related words for hint in English.

   • English (US)

     HINT meaning: 1. something that you say or do that shows...

   • Simplified

     HINT translate: 间接说明, 暗示，提示，示意, 建议, 建议, 少量, 很少量, 暗示. Learn...

   • Hinterland

     HINTERLAND definition: 1. the land behind the coast or the...

   • Hint Spanish Translation

     HINT translate: insinuación, indirecta, pista, consejo,...

   • Portuguese Translation

     HINT translate: alusão indireta, insinuação, dica, palpite,...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     HINT translate: lời gợi ý, lời mách nước, dấu hiệu lờ mờ,...

   • Znaczenie Hint, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     HINT definicja: 1. something that you say or do that shows...

   • Hint: Russian Translation

     HINT translate: намек , совет , намекать . Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hintHint Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HINT is a statement that expresses indirectly what one prefers not to say explicitly. How to use hint in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hint.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhint noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking. He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring. Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt? He resented any hint that he might be to blame. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHINT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HINT meaning: 1. something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHINT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word hint in British and American English. A hint can be a suggestion, a piece of advice, a small amount, or an indirect implication.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › hintHint - definition of hint by The Free Dictionary

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   A hint is a slight indication or intimation, a brief or indirect suggestion, or a barely perceptible amount. Learn how to use hint as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms and related words.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › hintHINT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, antonyms, and usage of the word hint as a noun and a verb. A hint is an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion, or a very slight amount of something.