hint

US /hɪnt/
UK /hɪnt/
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1.

a slight or indirect suggestion or clue

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She dropped a hint about what she wanted for her birthday.
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The detective found a crucial hint at the crime scene.
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2.

a very small amount or trace of something

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There was a hint of garlic in the sauce.
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She detected a hint of sadness in his voice.
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1.

to suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly

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Are you hinting that I should leave?
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The dark clouds hinted at an approaching storm.
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