hint
/hɪnt/noun
उच्चारण हिन्ट
संकेत; थोड़ा-सा; सुझाव
Core word
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[C]
something that you say or do in an indirect way in order to show somebody what you are thinking; a small amount of something; a small piece of practical advice
संकेत; थोड़ा-सा; सुझाव
- drop a hint
- a hint of sadness
- She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
+ 2 more examples
- There was a hint of rain in the air.
- Here are some useful hints for the interview.
Synonyms clue suggestion sign trace tip
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[I, T]
to suggest something in an indirect way
संकेत देना
- hint at a change
- The principal hinted that the results would be out soon.
- He hinted that he might leave the company soon.
+ 2 more examples
- She hinted at a surprise without telling us the details.
- Are you hinting that I should apologise?
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
hint at sth (verb)
As a verb, hint at means to suggest something without saying it directly; the preposition is at.
Verb के रूप में 'hint at' का अर्थ बिना सीधे कहे किसी बात का संकेत देना है; preposition 'at' आता है।
- The minister hinted at a change in policy.
- She hinted at her plans for a trip.
hint that + clause
A that-clause can follow hint when the suggestion is a full statement.
जब संकेत पूरा कथन हो, तब 'hint' के बाद that-clause आ सकता है।
- He hinted that he might resign.
- The letter hinted that prices would rise.
a hint of + noun
A hint of means a very small amount of a quality, taste or feeling.
'A hint of' किसी गुण, स्वाद या भावना की बहुत थोड़ी मात्रा को दर्शाता है।
- There was a hint of sadness in her voice.
- The tea had a hint of ginger.
give / drop a hint
Give a hint and drop a hint are the fixed verb phrases; take a hint means to understand an indirect suggestion.
Give a hint और drop a hint स्थिर क्रिया-पद हैं; take a hint का अर्थ अप्रत्यक्ष सुझाव को समझना है।
- Radhika dropped a hint about the surprise party.
- He took the hint and left early.
+Collocations 4
verb + hint
givedroptakemissneed
- She missed the hint and stayed on.
adjective + hint
broadsubtlegentlefainthelpful
- The teacher gave a helpful hint in the question.
hint of + noun
a hint of sarcasma hint of spicea hint of coloura hint of doubta hint of a smile
- He spoke with a hint of sarcasm.
hint + at / that
hint at a dealhint at troublehint thathint strongly
- The report hints at serious problems.
“More examples 7
- The quiz gives a hint after every wrong answer.
प्रश्नोत्तरी हर गलत उत्तर के बाद संकेत देती है।
- Radhika took the hint and switched off the TV.
राधिका ने इशारा समझ लिया और टीवी बंद कर दिया।
- There was a hint of rain in the evening air.
शाम की हवा में बारिश का हल्का आभास था।
- She hinted to her mother that she wanted a new bag.
उसने अपनी माँ को इशारे से बताया कि उसे नया बैग चाहिए।
- Read the passage carefully for hints about the writer's mood.
लेखक की मनोदशा के संकेतों के लिए गद्यांश ध्यान से पढ़िए।
- He gave a broad hint that the exam would be easy.
उसने साफ़ संकेत दिया कि परीक्षा आसान होगी।
- The teacher dropped a hint about the question paper.
शिक्षक ने प्रश्न-पत्र के बारे में इशारा किया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He hinted me about the transfer.
✓ He hinted to me about the transfer.
Hint takes to before the person who receives the suggestion.
जिसे संकेत दिया जाए, उससे पहले 'hint' के साथ 'to' आता है।
✗ She hinted at that she would resign.
✓ She hinted that she would resign.
Hint at is followed by a noun; before a that-clause, drop at.
'Hint at' के बाद noun आता है; that-clause से पहले 'at' हटाएँ।
→Phrasal verbs 1
hint at sth
to suggest that sth is true or will happen without saying it directly
किसी बात की ओर इशारा करना
- The minister hinted at a cut in taxes.
- Her smile hinted at good news.
§Grammar and usage
Hint at sth; idiom: take a hint (understand an indirect suggestion).
Hint at sth; idiom 'take a hint' (अप्रत्यक्ष संकेत समझना)।