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hint

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: hintsQuá khứ: hintedPhân từ 2: hintedV-ing: hinting

The word carries a sense of modesty or incompleteness. It is not a direct instruction or a full explanation, but rather a breadcrumb designed to lead the recipient to a conclusion on their own. This creates a playful or cautious dynamic between the speaker and the listener. In sensory contexts, it describes a trace of something that is barely perceptible. A hint of cinnamon or a hint of a smile suggests a presence that is just on the edge of detection, providing a subtle layer of detail rather than a dominant characteristic.

Countable when referring to a specific clue given to a person. Uncountable when referring to a tiny amount of a smell, taste, or emotion.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

"Can you give me a hint about where the gift is hidden?"

Danh từ

"There was a hint of sarcasm in her voice."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"He hinted that he might be resigning soon."

Nội động từ

[doing]

To suggest something indirectly without stating it explicitly.

"She hinted at the possibility of a promotion."

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