hint

noun

1
an indication of potential opportunity
he got a tip on the stock market
a good lead for a job
2
a slight indication
3
an indirect suggestion
not a breath of scandal ever touched her
4
a just detectable amount
he speaks French with a trace of an accent
5
a slight but appreciable amount
this dish could use a touch of garlic

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