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Definition of hint

hint

/hɪnt/
hint
Plural:hints
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Past Simple:hinted
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Past Participle:hinted
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Present Participle:hinting
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• noun

1

A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.

Example

"The professor dropped a subtle hint about what topics would appear on the final exam."

2

A very small trace or amount of something.

Example

"The herbal tea had a refreshing hint of peppermint and lemon."

3

A small piece of practical information or helpful advice.

Example

"The gardening book is filled with useful hints for growing healthy tomatoes."

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• verb

1

To suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly.

Example

"During the meeting, the director hinted that she might retire at the end of the year."

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• Rhymes for hint

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First attested in the early 17th century, this word is an alteration of the obsolete noun 'hent' (meaning a grasp or occasion), derived from the Old English verb 'hentan' ('to seize or grasp').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hint
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