Definition of
hint is the dictionary form of hints Definition of hint
1
[ verb ] drop a hint; intimate by a hint

Synonyms

suggest

2
[ noun ] a slight indication

Synonyms

clue

3
[ noun ] an indirect suggestion

Synonyms

breath intimation

Examples

"not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

4
[ noun ] a small but appreciable amount

Synonyms

mite speck touch jot soupcon tinge pinch

Examples

"this dish could use a touch of garlic"

5
[ noun ] a just detectable amount

Synonyms

trace suggestion

Examples

"he speaks French with a trace of an accent"

6
[ noun ] an indication of potential opportunity

Synonyms

tip confidential_information steer wind lead

Examples

"he got a tip on the stock market" "a good lead for a job"

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Rhymes with

mint's mints prints nantes lorentz lents cents rents scents descendants contents wants pants point's lorenz rudiments plant's plants' ancients contents descendents descendants underpants compliments elements

Phonetic and Homophones

HH IH1 N T S

Similar Spelling

Hintz Hinds Hintze Hintzen

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