Definition of hint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
suggestionindirect suggestion or implication
- She gave a hint about the surprise party.
2.
puzzleclue or piece of information to solve something
- The detective found a hint at the crime scene.
3.
quantitysmall amount or trace of something
- There was a hint of cinnamon in the cake.
4.
technologyTECH. information in fonts for better renderingTECH.
- The font's hint improved its readability.
5.
databasesTECH. instruction for database query executionTECH.
- The query used a hint to optimize performance.
Verb
1.
indirect suggestiontr./intr. suggest something indirectly without saying ittr./intr.
- She hinted that she might be late.
2.
font designtr. TECH. US add hints to a font in computingtr. TECH. US
- The designer hinted the font for better clarity.
Expressions with hint
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understand and respond to an indirect suggestion
He didn't take the hint and stayed longer than welcome.
give a subtle suggestion or clue indirectly
She decided to drop a hint about her birthday.
understand an indirect suggestion or cue
She didn't call back, so I got the hint.
suggest something without saying it directly
She hinted at the surprise party without giving it away.
understand an indirect suggestion and act on it
She didn't want to stay, but he didn't take a hint.
suggests a slight presence or trace
There was a hint of sadness in her smile.
offer a clue or suggestion without saying it directly
Can you give a hint about the answer?
offer a clue or suggestion to help someone guess
She decided to give Tom a hint about the surprise.
clear and obvious suggestion
She gave him a broad hint about the surprise party.
smallest possible sign or trace of something
There was the merest hint of a smile on her face.
understand indirect suggestions or cues from others
She can take a hint and left the party.
ignore subtle indications or advice
He continued talking, not taking a hint that she was bored.
in a way that shows no sign or trace of something
She spoke without a hint of fear.
Origin of hint
Old English, hentan (to seize)
Terms with hint included in their meaning
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games
hint given in a game or puzzle
quantity
small amount or hint of something
safety
hint of possible danger or threat
colors
having a red color with a hint of orange
pastel
light, soft blue color sometimes with a hint of grey
color
deep vivid blue color, sometimes with a hint of purple
color
beige with a hint of yellow
hint
give someone a hint or piece of information
communication
hint or suggestion to guide someone
general hint
sign or piece of information that suggests something
communication
slight indication or hint of something
shade
medium grey color with a hint of blue
color
black with a hint of blue
colors
color resembling yellow with a hint of brown
predictive
giving a hint of future events
communication
provide a hint or piece of information
color
pink with a hint of grey
self praise
said after praising yourself, showing pride with a hint of modesty
hint
indirect hint about something negative
figurative
not understand a message or hint
advice hint
useful piece of advice from experience or expertise
communication
give a quiet hint that makes someone think about doing something
appearance
looking slightly brown with a hint of yellow
colors
having a pink color with a hint of yellow
Examples of hint in a sentence
The teacher gave a hint to solve the puzzle. Can you give me a hint about this riddle? The recipe's first step was a helpful hint. I noticed a hint of sadness in her eyes. The soup had a hint of garlic flavor. The designer adjusted the hint for clarity.
A good hint can enhance font display. The developer added a hint to the SQL statement. Using a hint improved the database's response time. He hinted at his dissatisfaction during the meeting. The teacher hinted that there might be a quiz soon. She hinted the font to improve its appearance. The software automatically hints the font.
View all translations of hint
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- French:indice, laisser entendre, ...
- German:Hinweis, andeuten, ...
- Italian:indizio, suggerire, ...
- Spanish:pista, insinuar, ...
- Portuguese:dica, sugerir, ...
- Chinese:暗示, 影射, ...
- Japanese:ヒント, ほのめかす, ...
- Arabic:تَلْمِيح, لَمَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:רֶמֶז, לִרְמוֹז, ...
- Russian:намек, намекать, ...
- Ukrainian:натяк, натякати, ...
- Hindi:संकेत, इशारा करना, ...
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