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hint
- pronunciation:
- hInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a sign or suggestion that is not made in a direct way.
Give me a hint of where to look.- synonyms:
- suggestion, tip
- similar words:
- clue, implication, inkling, lead, note, pointer
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| related words: |
advice, bit, dab, ghost, gleam, glimmer, mention, particle, promise, tinge, tip, touch |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hinted, hinting, hints |
| definition: |
to mention or suggest in a way that is not direct.
She hinted that she wanted a new pair of shoes.- synonyms:
- imply, suggest
- similar words:
- indicate
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| related words: |
mention, rumor, suggest |
| derivation: |
hintingly (adv.) |
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