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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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   • English (US)

     hint. verb [ I ] us / hɪnt / uk / hɪnt /. to say or do...

   • 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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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word hint, which can be a noun or a verb. A hint is a statement, suggestion, or indication that expresses something indirectly or implicitly.

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

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5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hintHint - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A hint is a slight indication or clue. Your mother might hint at the fact that she doesn’t like your shoes, while your grandmother will just come right out and say that they’re ugly. If you’re a journalist following a lead, you’ll prefer that your source give you all the facts, rather than just a hint.