hint

[US]/hɪnt/
[UK]/hɪnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. implication; clue
vt. imply; suggest
vi. indicate

Phrases & Collocations

a hint of

hint at

take a hint

Example Sentences

just a hint of color.

There's a hint of summer in the air.

There's a subtle hint of garlic in the sauce.

Give me a hint about the big news.

handy hints about what to buy.

he spoke the words with a hint of menace.

the merest hint of make-up.

I took the hint and left at once.

He spoke with a hint of German accent.

gave us a broad hint to leave.

What on earth are you hinting at?

There was a hint of accusation in her voice.

She hinted at his rashness.

Jill replied with a hint of disapproval in her voice.

a hint of malice underlay his display of concern.

wanted to avoid any hint of scandal.

a hint of mischief gleaming in her eyes.

he has given no hint of his views.

Randall smiled with a hint of mockery.

the Minister hinted at a possible change of heart.

Real-world Examples

Let me give you a few hints.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

It was Facebook's first hint of privacy issues.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2019 Collection

You're right, darling. I may drop a few hints, though.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

I'll give you a hint. From porn!

Source: Friends Season 6

I can always take a subtle hint, Simone.

Source: Deadly Women

I can take a hint. I'll see you around.

Source: Roman Holiday Selection

But I'll give you a hint why this is happening.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) June 2016 Collection

We only catch glimpses, little hints of our tastes.

Source: The school of life

So first I'll give you a hint.

Source: Riddles (Audio Version)

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