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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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

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

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

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   To hint is to convey an idea covertly or indirectly, but intelligibly: to hint that one would like a certain present; to hint that bits of gossip might be true. To intimate is to give a barely perceptible hint, often with the purpose of influencing action: to intimate that something may be possible.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of hint – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HINT definition: 1. something you say that suggests what you think or want, but not in a direct way: 2. a small…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_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 someone 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. Want to learn more?

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

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    1. a suggestion or implication given in an indirect or subtle manner: he dropped a hint. 2. a helpful piece of advice or practical suggestion. 3. a small amount; trace. vb. (when: intr, often foll by at; when tr, takes a clause as object) to suggest or imply indirectly.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHINT - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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    A complete guide to the word "HINT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.