Clues vs Hint

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Clues

Top 2000 (comum)

Hint

Top 2000 (comum) C1 noun

	Clues	Hint
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //kluːz// 🇺🇸 //kluːz//	🇬🇧 /["/hɪnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/hɪnt/"]/
Significado	Hints that help you solve a problem or mystery.	Uma pequena pista ou informação. A small clue or piece of information.
Exemplo	The detective found several useful clues at the scene of the crime.	She gave me a subtle hint about the surprise party.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	-	C1
Classe gramatical		noun
Colocações	give clues, follow clues, find clues, provide clues, search for clues	big, broad, clear, drop, give (somebody), catch, hint about, hint from, hint to, big, broad, clear, drop, give (somebody), catch, hint about, hint from, hint to, strong, barest, faint, detect, notice, sense, hint of, at the first hint of something, handy, helpful, practical, give (somebody), offer (somebody), hint about, hint on
Antônimos	obscurity, mystery	guess, certainty, statement
Erros comuns	Confusing 'clue' as singular with 'clues' as plural., Using 'clues' in non-mystery contexts without proper explanation., Mixing 'clue' with unrelated terms like evidence.	Confused with 'hint' as a noun and a verb., Using 'hint' in formal contexts where a clearer statement is better., Forgetting to use 'at' or 'about' after 'hint'.
Notas de uso	Use 'clues' in contexts like solving puzzles or mysteries. Avoid in formal writing without proper context.	Use 'hint' (dica) para sugerir algo indiretamente. É mais formal na escrita e mais casual na conversa. Evite usá-lo em situações que exigem comunicação direta. Use 'hint' when suggesting something indirectly. It's more formal in writing and more casual in conversation. Avoid using it in situations that require direct communication.

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And they don't have a clue

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

Did he give you any clues, any coordinates, anything?

And they don't have a clue

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

Did he give you any clues, any coordinates, anything?

Clues

House Of Cards › S1 E1

A hint.

Hint

Perguntas frequentes: Clues vs Hint

Qual é a diferença entre Clues e Hint?

Clues: Hints that help you solve a problem or mystery. Hint: A small clue or piece of information.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Clues: The detective found several useful clues at the scene of the crime. Hint: She gave me a subtle hint about the surprise party.

Posso usar Clues e Hint de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Clues e Hint são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.