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noun \ˈhint\Definition of HINT
1
archaic : opportunity, turn
2
a : a statement conveying by implication what it is preferred not to say explicitly b : an indirect or summary suggestion <helpful hints>
3
: a slight indication of the existence, approach, or nature of something : clue
4
: a very small amount : suggestion <with just a hint of spice>
See Examples of HINT
- Her face gave me a hint of what she was thinking.
- “I have a lot of work to do.” “OK, I'll leave. I can take a hint.”
- The sauce has a subtle hint of garlic.
- He had a hint of a German accent.
- They'll betray you at the first hint of trouble.
Origin of HINT
probably alteration of obsolete hent act of seizing, from hent, verb
First Known Use: 1604
Related to HINT
- Synonyms
- clue, cue, indication, inkling, intimation, lead, suggestion
2hint
verbDefinition of HINT
transitive verb
: to convey indirectly and by allusion rather than explicitly <a suspicion that she scarcely dared to hint>
intransitive verb
: to give a hint —usually used with at <hint at the answer>
— hint·er noun
Examples of HINT
- I keep hinting, but she's not catching on. I think I need to be more direct.
- The boss hinted about possible layoffs.
First Known Use of HINT
1648
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