hint

noun
UK: /hɪnt/
US: /hɪnt/

  1. A small piece of information that helps you guess or do something.

    1. The police got a hint about where the robber was hiding. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave me a subtle hint about what she wanted for her birthday. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very small amount of something.

    1. There's just a hint of lemon in the cake, it's very subtle. [ ] [ ]
    2. His eyes showed a hint of sadness when he spoke about his childhood. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trace suggestion clue allude imply
hint verb

  1. To suggest something in an indirect way; give a clue.

    1. He hinted that he might not stay in his job for long. [ ] [ ]
    2. She hinted at a possible promotion, but didn't give any details, that was hint. [ ] [ ]

  2. To contain a slight amount or trace of something.

    1. The sauce hints of garlic, adding a pleasant flavor to the dish. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her perfume hinted of roses, leaving a delicate scent in the air, it's good hint. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hint" in English means: A small piece of information that helps you guess or do something., A very small amount of something..

The phonetic transcription of "hint" is /hɪnt/ in British English and /hɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hint": trace, suggestion, clue, allude, imply.

Example usage of "hint": "The police got a hint about where the robber was hiding.". More examples on the page.