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to hint
01
to indirectly suggest something
Transitive: to hint at sth | to hint that
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
hint
3rd person singular
hints
past simple
hinted
past participle
hinted
Examples
The teacher hinted at the upcoming exam by discussing the importance of consistent studying.
Hint
01
a small but appreciable amount of something
Examples
Add a hint of cinnamon to the batter.
02
a slight suggestion or piece of advice that shows how a problem is solved
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
hints
Examples
She gave him a subtle hint about where to find the missing key, hoping he would pick up on it.
03
a sign or clue of a possible opportunity
Examples
The market shows hints of recovery.
04
a barely detectable or minimal amount of something
Examples
There was a hint of hesitation in his voice.
