hint

Speech parts

1. hint - Noun

2. hint - Verb

Meaning

To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion.

To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.

A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

suggestion lead intimation touch tip trace clue speck signal wind suggest imply indication pointer breath
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Antonyms

product overtone bonanza question secret lot
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Hypernyms

direction guidance suggestion indication convey proposition

Hyponyms

touch intimate spark allude advert snuff

Phrases with the word

hint at wrong hint hint of danger a hint hint line faint hint

Derivatives

hinted hinting

Anagrams

thin Nith NTHi

Examples

I'll give you a hint. Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think that you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong. Ayn Rand

The greatest thing in family life is to take a hint when a hint is intended-and not to take a hint when a hint isn't intended. Robert Frost

I revere the memory of Mr. F. as an estimable man and most indulgent husband, only necessary to mention Asparagus and it appeared or to hint at any little delicate thing to drink and it came like magic in a pint bottle. . . Charles Dickens

Smart people get the point from a single hint. Afghan Proverb

A stick for the nobody, a hint for the nobleman. Afghan Proverb

Give a hint to the man of sense, and consider the thing done. Portuguese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Hinsliff Hinson Hinstock hint at hint file hint line