LEARNit Dictionary

hint

noun
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something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking
اشاره, کنایه, تلویح
2
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something that suggests what will happen in the future
اشاره, نشانه, پیش‌نمای
At the first hint of trouble, they left.
The opening scene gives us a hint of things to come.
synonym sign
3
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a small amount of something
مقدار کم, اندک, ذره, مقدار ناچیز
a hint of a smile
There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.
The walls were painted white with a hint of peach.
Gail searched his face for the slightest hint of regret.
synonym suggestion, trace
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a small piece of practical information or advice
نکته, راهنمایی
handy hints on saving money
The teacher’s book gives useful hints on how to develop reading skills.
synonym tip
verb
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to suggest something in an indirect way
اشاره کردن, به طور غیرمستقیم اشاره کردن, تلویحا گفتن