Meaning & Definition of Hint in English
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Hint
/hɪnt/
noun
1. An indirect suggestion
- "Not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
synonym:
- hint,
- intimation,
- breath
2. A slight indication
synonym:
- hint,
- clue
3. A slight but appreciable amount
- "This dish could use a touch of garlic"
synonym:
- touch,
- hint,
- tinge,
- mite,
- pinch,
- jot,
- speck,
- soupcon
4. A just detectable amount
- "He speaks french with a trace of an accent"
synonym:
- trace,
- hint,
- suggestion
5. An indication of potential opportunity
- "He got a tip on the stock market"
- "A good lead for a job"
synonym:
- tip,
- lead,
- steer,
- confidential information,
- wind,
- hint
verb
1. Drop a hint
- Intimate by a hint
synonym:
- hint,
- suggest
Examples of using
Can't you take a hint?
Is that a hint?
For the intelligent, a hint is sufficient.