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English to English noun
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an indirect suggestion |  | Example: not a breath of scandal ever touched her
source: wordnet30
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a slight indication | | source: wordnet30
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a slight but appreciable amount | | Example: this dish could use a touch of garlic
source: wordnet30
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a just detectable amount | | Example: he speaks French with a trace of an accent
source: wordnet30
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an indication of potential opportunity | | Example: he got a tip on the stock market
a good lead for a job
source: wordnet30
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A remote allusion; slight mention; intimation; insinuation; a suggestion or reminder, without a full declaration or explanation; also, an occasion or motive. | | source: webster1913
verb
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drop a hint; intimate by a hint | | source: wordnet30
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To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner; as, to hint a suspicion. | | source: webster1913
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To make an indirect reference, suggestion, or allusion; to allude vaguely to something. | | source: webster1913
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