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English noun: hint | |||
| 1. | hint (communication) an indirect suggestion | ||
| Samples | Not a breath of scandal ever touched her. | ||
| Synonyms | breath, intimation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | proffer, proposition, suggestion | ||
| 2. | hint (communication) a slight indication | ||
| Synonyms | clue | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | indicant, indication | ||
| 3. | hint (quantity) a slight but appreciable amount | ||
| Samples | This dish could use a touch of garlic. | ||
| Synonyms | jot, mite, pinch, soupcon, speck, tinge, touch | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | snuff | ||
| 4. | hint (quantity) a just detectable amount | ||
| Samples | He speaks French with a trace of an accent. | ||
| Synonyms | suggestion, trace | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | spark | ||
| 5. | hint (communication) an indication of potential opportunity | ||
| Samples | He got a tip on the stock market. A good lead for a job. | ||
| Synonyms | confidential information, lead, steer, tip, wind | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance | ||
English verb: hint | |||
| 1. | hint (communication) drop a hint; intimate by a hint | ||
| Examples | They hint that there was a traffic accident | ||
| Synonyms | suggest | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | convey | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | adumbrate, advert, allude, clue in, insinuate, intimate, touch | ||
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