hint

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hint

She gave him a subtle hint by pointing to the correct answer in the textbook.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A slight or indirect indication or suggestion: A piece of information given in a subtle or indirect way, often to help someone understand something without stating it directly.
    • A very small amount; a trace: A barely noticeable quantity or sign of something.
    • A useful piece of advice or information, especially regarding an opportunity: A helpful tip or lead.

  2. Verb:

    • To suggest or indicate something indirectly: To give a hint.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She gave me a hint about what she wanted for her birthday.
    • There was a hint of sadness in his voice.
    • The article provides some helpful hints for new gardeners.

  • Verb:

    • He hinted that he might be leaving the company soon.
    • Are you hinting that I should leave?
Advanced Usage

  • "to take a hint": To understand and act on an indirect suggestion.

    • I told him I was busy, but he didn't take the hint and stayed for another hour.

  • "a broad hint": A suggestion that is quite obvious and not very subtle.

    • Saying "I love diamonds" was a broad hint about what she wanted.
Variants and Related Words

  • Hinted (adj.): Suggested indirectly.

    • He made a hinted reference to the scandal.

  • Hinting (n./adj.): The act of giving hints.

    • Her constant hinting became annoying.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Clue, indication, suggestion, tip, trace, touch, whiff.
  • Verb: Suggest, imply, intimate, allude to.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Hint at: To suggest something indirectly.
    • The report hints at major changes in the organization.
Related Idioms
  • A hint of things to come: A small sign that suggests what might happen in the future.
    • The early success of the product was a hint of things to come.
hint

She gave him a subtle hint by pointing to the correct answer in the textbook.

Noun
  1. an indication of potential opportunity
    • he got a tip on the stock market
    • a good lead for a job
  2. a just detectable amount
    • he speaks French with a trace of an accent
  3. a slight but appreciable amount
    • this dish could use a touch of garlic
  4. a slight indication
  5. an indirect suggestion
    • not a breath of scandal ever touched her
Verb
  1. drop a hint; intimate by a hint

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