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- [kloo]
- /klu/
- /kluː/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kloo]
- /klu/
Definitions of clue word
- countable noun clue A clue to a problem or mystery is something that helps you to find the answer to it. 3
- countable noun clue A clue is an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime. 3
- countable noun clue A clue in a crossword or game is information which is given to help you to find the answer to a question. 3
- noun clue something that helps to solve a problem or unravel a mystery 3
- verb clue to provide with helpful information 3
- noun clue something that leads out of a perplexity; esp., a fact or object that helps to solve a problem or mystery 3
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Parts of speech for Clue
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clue popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
clue usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clue
noun clue
- suggestion — the act of suggesting.
- trace — either of the two straps, ropes, or chains by which a carriage, wagon, or the like is drawn by a harnessed horse or other draft animal.
- tip — Eugene (Gladstone) 1888–1953, U.S. playwright: Nobel prize 1936.
- solution — the act of solving a problem, question, etc.: The situation is approaching solution.
- inkling — a slight suggestion or indication; hint; intimation: They hadn't given us an inkling of what was going to happen.
verb clue
- acquaint — If you acquaint someone with something, you tell them about it so that they know it. If you acquaint yourself with something, you learn about it.
- hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
- suggest — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- intimate — associated in close personal relations: an intimate friend.
- apprise — When you are apprised of something, someone tells you about it.
Antonyms for clue
noun clue
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
verb clue
- conceal — If you conceal something, you cover it or hide it carefully.
- deceive — If you deceive someone, you make them believe something that is not true, usually in order to get some advantage for yourself.
- hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
- mislead — to lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.
- withhold — to hold back; restrain or check.
Top questions with clue
- how to play clue?
- how to play clue with 2 players?
- what is a context clue?
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