B2nounlanguage
US/hɪnt/
UK/hɪnt/
something you say or do to suggest an idea without saying it directly; also a useful tip
In context
I gave him a hint about my birthday present, but he didn't understand.
This book has useful hints for saving money every month.
The sauce has a hint of lime and a little chilli.
Words that go with hint
verb + noun
- drop a hintShe dropped a hint that she wanted to leave early.
- take the hintI yawned many times, but he didn't take the hint.
noun + preposition
- a hint ofThere was a hint of sadness in his voice.
adjective + noun
- helpful hintThe website gives helpful hints for new drivers.
- broad hintShe gave a broad hint that she was unhappy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Can you hint me the answer?Correct: Can you give me a hint?