hint
Translation
hint, clue, suggestion, tip
Examples
Can you give me a hint?
Can you give me a hint?
There was a hint of sadness in her voice.
There was a hint of sadness in her voice.
Grammar Patterns
a hint about/on ((sth.)) He gave me a hint about the test.
a hint of ((sth.)) I detected a hint of lemon in the tea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clue, suggestion, tip, inkling
Etymology
Possibly from Old English 'hentan' (to seize, grasp). A hint is a piece of information you 'grasp'.
Memory Tips
Think of a treasure 'hunt' where you follow 'hints'.