hint
Translation
hint, clue, suggestion, trace
Examples
Can you give me a hint?
Can you give me a hint?
He dropped a hint about his plans.
He dropped a hint about his plans.
There was a hint of garlic in the sauce.
There was a hint of garlic in the sauce.
Grammar Patterns
a hint of ((sth.)) There was a hint of garlic in the sauce.
a hint about ((sth.)) He dropped a hint about his plans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clue, tip, suggestion
Etymology
Uncertain origin, but possibly related to 'hunt'.
Memory Tips
A 'hint' helps you 'hunt' for the answer.