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The teacher gave us a hint.
What does Hint mean?
A hint is a small clue.
Dictionary definition
A hint is a small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
Example sentences
Hint in a sentence
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The riddle's first word was a helpful hint.
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A good hint guides someone without giving away the whole answer.
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Practice 1
What is a hint?
A small clue or suggestion matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hint?
A clue is close in meaning to hint.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for hint?
An answer is the full solution, not just a hint.
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MeaningHint means A hint is a small clue.
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Synonyms
Words like Hint
clueA detail that helps solve or understand something.
suggestionAn idea offered for consideration.
tipA small piece of helpful advice.
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Word family
Hint word family
Base word
hint
verb
hinted
Suggested indirectly in the past.
verb
hinting
Suggesting indirectly.
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Hint for students
A hint is a small clue.
Common mix-up
Hint is not the same as answer. Hint means a hint is a small clue.
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Read this model sentence: The riddle's first word was a helpful hint. Clue words: riddle's, first, word. Underline clue words that show why hint fits instead of answer. Now write one new sentence that shows hint without using the word hint. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show hint?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The riddle's first word was a helpful hint." Why does hint fit better than answer?
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