Synonyms for
Hints
Definition
Hints are pieces of information or clues that help solve a problem or mystery.
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Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- give hints
- offer hints
- drop hints
- subtle hints
- helpful hints
- follow hints
- receive hints
- clear hints
Word family
Usage note
The word 'hints' is often used in the plural to refer to small pieces of advice or information that help someone solve a problem or understand something. It can also be used as a verb, meaning to suggest something indirectly.
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Example sentences
- The teacher gave hints to the students about the upcoming quiz.
- The treasure map had hints to the location of the pirate's treasure.
- The crossword puzzle had some difficult clues, but the hints helped solve them.
- The escape room had many hints that led to the final clue.
- The scavenger hunt had hints that led to the next clue.
Quotes
"Hints don't pay my bills." - Charli XCX
"It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see." - Winston Churchill
"Hints for life: Don't trust everything you see, don't believe everything you hear, and don't do everything you're told."