Definition
Definition of cluing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
communicationRare providing hints or informationRare
- The cluing comments helped solve the puzzle.
- The cluing hints were subtle but effective.
- Her cluing remarks guided us to the solution.
Origin of cluing
English, clue (hint) + ing (action)
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- French:révélateur, ...
- German:hinweisend, ...
- Italian:informativo, ...
- Spanish:dando pistas, ...
- Portuguese:indicativo, ...
- Chinese:提供提示的, ...
- Japanese:ヒントを提供する, ...
- Arabic:مُلَمِّح, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְמִיז, ...
- Russian:дающий подсказки, ...
- Ukrainian:інформуючий, ...
- Hindi:संकेत देने वाला, ...
Definition of clue - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
understandinginsight or understanding about something
- She has no clue about how to fix the car.
2.
investigationobject used as evidence in investigations
- The broken vase was a clue in the investigation.
3.
gamesUS hint given in a game or puzzleUS
- The crossword clue was very challenging.
Verb
1.
hintgive someone a hint or piece of information
- She clued me in on the surprise party.
2.
- He clued her up on the latest news.
Images of clue
object used as evidence in investigations
Expressions with clue
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complete lack of knowledge or understanding about something
I have not a clue what happened.
not know or understand something
I have no clue how to solve this problem.
no idea or solution to a problem
She has no clue what to do next.
lacking understanding or knowledge
She is without a clue when it comes to technology.
make someone aware of something
She clued him in on the latest developments..
make someone knowledgeable about a subject
He was clued up on the new procedures.
gain insight or knowledge
After reading the book, he got a clue about the topic.
lack understanding or knowledge about something
I haven't got a clue how to fix this.
give a hint or suggestion
She dropped a clue about the surprise party.
help someone understand something
The teacher gave the students a clue about the test material.
be knowledgeable about a topic or situation
She doesn't have a clue about modern art.
complete lack of any idea or knowledge about something
I have not the faintest clue where she went.
very small amount of understanding or information
I don't have the slightest clue about fixing cars.
card containing hint or information
The detective used a clue card to solve the mystery.
be completely unaware or ignorant about something
She does not have a clue about how to fix the car.
was completely unaware or ignorant
She didn't have a clue about the surprise party.
lack any knowledge or understanding about something
I do not have a clue how to solve this puzzle!
metaphorical tool for teaching slow learners
He needs a clue stick to understand the basics.
Origin of clue
Latin, clavis (key)
Examples of clue in a sentence
Without a clue, she wandered through the maze. The detective found a clue hidden in the drawer. The map served as a crucial clue to the treasure's location. The game show host gave a crucial clue. She found a clue hidden under the board. He clued me about the changes in schedule.
They clued us on the hidden features of the app. She clued him in on the surprise party plans. They clued the team about the schedule change.
View all translations of clue
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- French:idée, informer, ...
- German:Ahnung, einen Hinweis geben, ...
- Italian:idea, informare, ...
- Spanish:idea, informar, ...
- Portuguese:ideia, informar, ...
- Chinese:线索, 告知, ...
- Japanese:手がかり, 教える, ...
- Arabic:فِكْرَة, لَمَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:הֲבָנָה, לְרַמֵּז, ...
- Russian:понятие, намекнуть, ...
- Ukrainian:уявлення, давати підказку, ...
- Hindi:समझ, संकेत देना, ...
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