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clue

US /klu/

noun Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

a slight indication

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The notes on the screen gave us a clue about the problem.

Synonyms

  • hintan indirect suggestion
  • evidenceyour basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
  • tracea just detectable amount

Collocations

  • Easy find a hidden puzzle clue easily
    to find a hidden puzzle clue easily, meaning to come upon, as if by accident; meet with
  • Medium provide a helpful contextual clue to teammates
    to supply or make available regarding a helpful contextual clue to teammates
  • Hard uncover vital documentary clues in fraud inquiry
    to uncover vital documentary clues in fraud inquiry, meaning to make visible
  • Very Hard blissfully not have a single clue about reality
    describing blissfully not have a single clue about reality (in a blissful manner)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.