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noun
- 1. a slight or indirect indication or suggestion: "he has given no hint of his views" Similar
- 2. a small piece of practical information or advice: "handy hints on saving energy in your home" Similar
verb
- 1. suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly: "the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart"
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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.
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.
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.
Definition of hint noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
HINT definition: 1. something you say that suggests what you think or want, but not in a direct way: 2. a small…. Learn more.
n. 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.