hint

Meanings

• noun

  A subtle clue or suggestion; a hint is a gentle nudge towards the solution of a problem or the discovery of something new.

  - "She gave me a hint about the answer to the riddle."
  - "The detective dropped a hint to the suspects about the identity of the thief."
  - "I found a hint in the instructions for assembling the furniture."

• verb

  To suggest or indicate indirectly; to give a hint is to provide a clue or a subtle suggestion.

  - "He hinted that he knew something we didn't."
  - "The weather forecast hinted at an upcoming storm."
  - "The painting hinted at a deeper meaning behind its creation."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɪnt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100754"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hint
mint , pint , hint

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Variants

List of all variants of hint that leads to same result
hint , hints , hinted , hinter , hinters , hinting , hint at , hinted at , hinting at , hints at , drop a hint , get the hint , get/take the hint , take the hint , take a hint

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Etymology

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Old English hintan, 'to push, show, indicate'; related to hean 'up' and to the German hinten 'behind'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'hint' is related to the word 'hinted', which means 'to indicate or suggest'.

2. The longest word that can be formed using the letters in the word 'hint' is 'stethoscope'.

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Related Concepts

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1. clue: A clue is a piece of evidence that helps to solve a problem or puzzle. It is often a hint that leads to a larger discovery.

2. suggestion: A suggestion is a proposal or idea offered for consideration. It is a hint that something might be worth exploring or trying.

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Culture

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In literature, hints can be used to create suspense, intrigue, and mystery. For example, in Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None', all the guests receive a cryptic hint before being murdered one by one. In art, hints can be used to encourage viewers to explore deeper meanings behind a work.

How to Memorize "hint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, subtle clue or suggestion. Visualize a gentle nudge towards the solution of a problem or the discovery of something new.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hint' with the idea of a subtle clue or suggestion. Think of a gentle nudge towards the solution of a problem or the discovery of something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hints Help In New Thoughts' to remember the meaning of 'hint'. Hints Help In New Thoughts = Hint = Hints Help In New Thoughts

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