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hint

(h/I/nt )

an indirect suggestion(noun.communication)

Synonym:
breath, intimation

source: wordnet30
a slight indication(noun.communication)

Synonym:
clue

source: wordnet30
a slight but appreciable amount(noun.quantity)

Synonym:
jot, mite, pinch, soupcon, speck, tinge, touch

source: wordnet30
a just detectable amount(noun.quantity)

Synonym:
suggestion, trace

source: wordnet30
an indication of potential opportunity(noun.communication)

Synonym:
confidential information, lead, steer, tip, wind

source: wordnet30
A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive.(noun)

source: webster1913

drop a hint; intimate by a hint(verb.communication)

Synonym:
suggest

source: wordnet30
To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.(verb)

source: webster1913

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