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   What is a hint noun?

   • Definition of hint noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring. Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt? He resented any hint that he might be to blame.

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   What is a hint in journalism?

   • 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. If you’re a journalist following a lead, you’ll prefer that your source give you all the facts, rather than just a hint.

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   What does 'hints' mean in a sentence?

   • When you're trying to get someone to do something or realise what you're asking them for, but it would be rude or inappropriate to ask them directly, you can say 'hint, hint'. This is said humorously to make it a bit more obvious that you're giving hints as to what you'd like them to do or understand.

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   What does a broad hint mean?

   • something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring. Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt? He resented any hint that he might be to blame. He gave a broad hint that he was on the verge of leaving.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct: [ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion. give someone a hint Did she give you any hints about where she was going? take a hint You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you?

   • Hint: Malay Translation

     HINT translate: bayangan, petua, tanda, membayang-bayangkan....

   • Hint Spanish Translation

     HINT translate: insinuación, indirecta, pista, consejo,...

   • Simplified

     HINT translate: 间接说明, 暗示，提示，示意, 建议, 建议, 少量, 很少量, 暗示. Learn...

   • Znaczenie Hint, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     HINT definicja: 1. something that you say or do that shows...

   • Hint: Arabic Translation

     HINT translate: تَلْميح, نَصيحة, يُلَمِّح. Learn more in the...

   • Hint: Russian Translation

     HINT translate: намек , совет , намекать . Learn more in the...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     HINT translate: lời gợi ý, lời mách nước, dấu hiệu lờ mờ,...

   • Hint

     something that you say or do that shows what you think or...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hintHint Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HINT is a statement that expresses indirectly what one prefers not to say explicitly. How to use hint in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hint.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHINT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that you say or do that shows what you think or want, usually in a way that is not direct: [ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion. give someone a hint Did she give you any hints about where she was going? take a hint You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you?

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHINT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › hintMeaning of hint – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something you say that suggests what you think or want, but not in a direct way: He dropped (= made) several hints that he wanted an MP3 player for his birthday. hint noun (ADVICE) B2. a small piece of advice: The magazine gives lots of useful hints on how to save money. a hint of sth. a small amount of something:

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hintHint - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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. If you’re a journalist following a lead, you’ll prefer that your source give you all the facts, rather than just a hint.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionhint noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking. He gave a broad hint (= one that was obvious) that he was thinking of retiring. Should I drop a hint (= give a hint) to Matt? He resented any hint that he might be to blame. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.