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(hɪnt)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense hints, present participle hinting, past tense, past participle hinted
1. countable noun [oft NOUN that]
A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way.
The Minister gave a strong hint that the government were thinking of introducingtax concessions for mothers.
I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work up here.
The statement gave no hint as to what the measures would be.
See take a hint
2. verb
If you hint at something, you suggest it in an indirect way.
She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of somesort. [VERB + at]
Criticism is hinted at, but never made explicit. [VERB at noun]
The papers also hinted that the problem was really his private life. [VERB that]
The President hinted he might make some changes in the government. [VERB that]
Synonyms: suggest, mention, indicate, imply More Synonyms of hint
3. countable noun
A hint is a helpful piece of advice, usually about how to do something.
Here are some helpful hints to make your journey easier.
I'm hoping to get some fashion hints.
Synonyms: advice, help, tip(s), suggestion(s) More Synonyms of hint
4. singular noun
A hint of something is a very small amount of it.
She added only a hint of vermouth to the gin. [+ of]
I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.
Synonyms: trace, touch, suggestion, taste More Synonyms of hint
More Synonyms of hint

hint in British English

(hɪnt)
noun
1. 
a suggestion or implication given in an indirect or subtle manner
he dropped a hint
2. 
a helpful piece of advice or practical suggestion
3. 
a small amount; trace
verb
4. (when intr, often foll by at; when tr, takes a clause as object)
to suggest or imply indirectly
Derived forms
hinter (ˈhinter)
noun
hinting (ˈhinting)
noun
hintingly (ˈhintingly)
adverb
Word origin
C17: of uncertain origin

hint in American English

(hɪnt)
noun
1. 
a slight indication of a fact, wish, etc.; indirect suggestion or piece of advice; intimation; covert allusion
a hint that we should leave
2. 
a very small amount or degree; trace
a hint of spice
3.  Obsolete
an occasion; opportunity
verb transitive
4. 
to give a hint of; suggest indirectly; intimate
verb intransitive
5. 
to make a hint or hints
SIMILAR WORDS:  sugˈgest
Idioms:
hint at
take a hint
Derived forms
hinter (ˈhinter)
noun
Word origin
prob. var. of hent

COBUILD Collocations
hint

handy hint
helpful hint
merest hint
subtle hint

Examples of 'hint' in a sentence
hint

The study also hints at grammatical divides.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has also hinted that he does not want to fight a general election as party leader.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He will soon get the hint.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Recent voting should give a hint of the general public's feelings.
The Sun (2017)
Nonetheless, he does give a few hints at his childhood.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He gives a hint of what's to come.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
No one takes the hint.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The Government has hinted it will be Heathrow.
The Sun (2016)
The bark will reach mature colours, with strong hints of pink, in only three to four years.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Take it one step at a time and introduce hints of colour through accessories such as vases, plants, and art.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are thousands of ways that people drop hints about the need to lose weight.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The first hint that something was wrong had occurred earlier in the year.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There is no hint that he suggested his release.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Using a hard edge to apply the colour allows a hint of bronzer to shine through.
The Sun (2013)
In this there is a real hint of the possibility of change.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
He has also hinted at an easing of harsh austerity measures.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There is the smallest hint of a smile.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It blends the past with a very strong hint of the present.
The Sun (2006)
Will the man not take a hint?
The Sun (2014)
Read some helpful hints about speaking with your spouse.
Christianity Today (2000)
That would be distressing were it not for hints that something better is coming.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Just a hint of colour on your cheeks.
The Sun (2014)
That may give you a hint.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
We hope this isn't some sort of hint.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
At the same time, the programme provides helpful hints on how to maximise your chances.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's a puzzle not without a hint of irony.
The Sun (2006)
The fact she's hinting at it suggests she still holds a candle for you.
The Sun (2016)
The Government has hinted that any boost would probably come in the form of higher public expenditure rather than tax cuts.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The programme provides helpful hints.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The First Minister has hinted that he is not averse to it.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He added: 'There must be no hint that suggestion has come from me.
The Sun (2006)
It has dropped hints about the sort of thing it might be, though, and not always subtly.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)

In other languages
hint

British English: hint /hɪnt/ NOUN
A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way.
He gave a strong hint that the government were thinking of introducing tax concessions for mothers.
  • American English: hint
  • Arabic: تَلمِيح
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dica
  • Chinese: 暗示
  • Croatian: nagovještaj
  • Czech: náznak
  • Danish: praj
  • Dutch: hint
  • European Spanish: insinuación
  • Finnish: vihje
  • French: indice idée
  • German: Andeutung
  • Greek: υπαινιγμός
  • Italian: suggerimento
  • Japanese: ヒント
  • Korean: 힌트
  • Norwegian: hint
  • Polish: podpowiedź
  • European Portuguese: dica
  • Romanian: indiciu
  • Russian: намек
  • Latin American Spanish: insinuación
  • Swedish: vink
  • Thai: การบอกใบ้
  • Turkish: ima
  • Ukrainian: натяк
  • Vietnamese: ám chỉ
British English: hint /hɪnt/ VERB
If you hint at something, you suggest it in an indirect way.
She suggested a trip to the shops and hinted at the possibility of a treat of some sort.
  • American English: hint
  • Arabic: يُلَمِّحُ إلَى
  • Brazilian Portuguese: dar uma dica
  • Chinese: 暗示
  • Croatian: nagovijestiti
  • Czech: naznačit
  • Danish: antyde
  • Dutch: een hint geven
  • European Spanish: insinuar
  • Finnish: vihjata
  • French: laisser entendre
  • German: andeuten
  • Greek: υπαινίσσομαι
  • Italian: suggerire
  • Japanese: ほのめかす
  • Korean: 암시하다
  • Norwegian: hinte
  • Polish: podpowiedzieć
  • European Portuguese: dar uma dica
  • Romanian: a face aluzie
  • Russian: намекать
  • Latin American Spanish: insinuar
  • Swedish: antyda
  • Thai: บอกใบ้
  • Turkish: imada bulunmak
  • Ukrainian: натякати
  • Vietnamese: ám chỉ

All related terms of 'hint'

hint at
to suggest indirectly; intimate
handy hint
A hint is a helpful piece of advice , usually about how to do something.
merest hint
A hint of something is a very small amount of it.
subtle hint
A hint is a suggestion about something that is made in an indirect way.
helpful hint
A hint is a helpful piece of advice , usually about how to do something.
drop a hint
If you drop a hint , you give a hint or say something in a casual way .
take a hint
If you take a hint , you understand something that is suggested to you indirectly.

Chinese translation of 'hint'

hint

(hɪnt)

n

  1. (c) (= suggestion) 暗示 (ànshì) (个(個), gè)
  2. (c) (= advice) 建议(議) (jiànyì) (条(條), tiáo)
  3. (s) (= sign, trace) 迹(跡)象 (jìxiàng) (种(種), zhǒng)

vt

  1. to hint that ... (= suggest) 暗示 ... (ànshì ... )
to give a hint that ... 暗示 ... (ànshì ... )
to take a hint 理会(會)了暗示 (lǐhuìle ànshì)

All related terms of 'hint'

hint at
暗示 ànshì
a broad hint
明显(顯)的暗示 míngxiǎn de ànshì [ 次 cì ]
to drop a hint
随(隨)便暗示一下 suíbiàn ànshì yīxià
to hint that ...
( suggest ) 暗示 ... ànshì ...
to take a hint
理会(會)了暗示 lǐhuìle ànshì
to give a hint that ...
暗示 ... ànshì ...
to give sb a gentle hint/reminder
给(給)某人一个(個)善意的暗示/提醒 gěi mǒurén yī gè shànyì de ànshì/tíxǐng
1 (noun) 
Definition
a suggestion given in an indirect or subtle manner
I'd dropped a hint about having an exhibition of his work.
Synonyms
clue
Scientists have discovered a clue that may unlock the puzzle.
a vital clue to the killer's identity
mention
The statement made no mention of government casualties.
suggestion
There is absolutely no suggestion of any mainstream political party involvement.
implication
The implication was obvious: vote for us or you'll be sorry.
indication
He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise.
reminder
tip-off
He was arrested after a tip-off to police by a member of the public.
pointer
Sunday's elections should be a pointer to the public mood.
allusion
This remark was an allusion to their longstanding hostility.
innuendo
The report was based on rumours and innuendo.
inkling
We had an inkling that something might be happening.
intimation
I did not have any intimation that he was going to resign.
insinuation
It isn't right to bring a person down by rumour and insinuation.
word to the wise
2 (noun) 
Definition
a helpful piece of advice
I'm hoping to get some fashion hints.
Synonyms
advice
Don't be afraid to ask for advice when ordering a meal.
help
Thanks very much for your help.
tip(s)
suggestion(s)
wrinkle (informal)
pointer(s)
3 (noun) 
Definition
a small amount
I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face.
Synonyms
trace
Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand.
touch
She thought she might have a touch of flu.
suggestion
that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan
taste
He took another small taste.
breath
It was left to her to add a breath of common sense.
dash
Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.
whisper
There is a whisper of conspiracy about the whole affair.
suspicion
large blooms of white with a suspicion of pale pink
tinge
Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice?
whiff
Not a whiff of scandal has ever tainted his private life.
speck
undertone
The sobbing voice had an undertone of anger.
soupçon (French)
(verb) 
Definition
to suggest indirectly
The President hinted she might make some changes in the government.
Synonyms
suggest
What exactly are you suggesting?
mention
indicate
She has indicated that she might resign.
imply
Are you implying that I had something to do with this?
intimate
She intimated that she was contemplating leaving the company.
tip off
let it be known
insinuate
The article insinuated that the President was lying.
allude to the fact
tip the wink (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of allusion
Definition
an indirect reference
This remark was an allusion to their longstanding hostility.
Synonyms
reference,
mention,
suggestion,
hint,
implication,
innuendo,
intimation,
insinuation,
casual remark,
indirect reference
in the sense of breath
Definition
a suggestion or slight evidence
It was left to her to add a breath of common sense.
Synonyms
trace,
suggestion,
hint,
whisper,
suspicion,
murmur,
undertone,
intimation
in the sense of dash
Definition
a small amount
Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.
Synonyms
drop,
little,
bit,
shot (informal),
touch,
spot (British),
suggestion,
trace,
hint,
pinch,
sprinkling,
tot,
trickle,
nip,
tinge,
soupçon

Synonyms of 'hint'

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