English dictionary

hint

/h/I/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an indirect suggestion

noun.communication

Synonyms breath intimation

Source: WordNet 3.0
a slight indication

noun.communication

Synonyms clue

Source: WordNet 3.0
a slight but appreciable amount

noun.quantity

Synonyms jot mite pinch soupcon speck tinge touch

Source: WordNet 3.0
a just detectable amount

noun.quantity

Synonyms suggestion trace

Source: WordNet 3.0
an indication of potential opportunity

noun.communication

Synonyms confidential information lead steer tip wind

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

Synonyms suggest

Source: WordNet 3.0
To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to <i>hint</i> a suspicion.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something.

verb

Source: webster1913