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Meaning of hints
A hint is a subtle or indirect suggestion or indication of something.
Etymology of hints
The word "hint" originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Old English word "hīnan", which means to incite or provoke
Initially, the word meant a slight or subtle movement, and over time, its meaning expanded to include a subtle or indirect suggestion or indication
Synonyms
clues
suggestions
indications
tips
pointers
intimations
implications
inferences
allusions
references
cues
signals
warnings
notices
advisories
recommendations
proposals
ideas
notions
concepts
theories
speculations
surmises
conjectures
guesses
suppositions
assumptions
presumptions
hints
clues
leads
prompts
reminders
intimations
insinuations
implications
inferences
Definitions
- A subtle or indirect suggestion or indication of something
- A slight or remote possibility of something
- A slight movement or action that suggests something
Usage Examples
- The detective found a hint of evidence at the crime scene that led her to the suspect
- The teacher gave a hint to the students about the answer to the difficult question
- The company's financial report gave a hint of the economic troubles they were facing
Antonyms
obviousness
clarity
explicitness
directness
openness
transparency
clearness
straightforwardness
frankness
candor
openness
explicit statements
clear indications
obvious signs
direct clues
straightforward hints
unambiguous suggestions
unequivocal implications
unmistakable signs
apparent clues