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clue

[kloo] / klu /
NOUN
hint, evidence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cue indication inkling key pointer proof solution suggestion tip trace
STRONG
intimation lead mark notion print sign suspicion telltale tip-off track wind
WEAK
dead giveaway hot lead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question
VERB
give information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clue in
STRONG
acquaint advise apprise hint indicate inform intimate notify post suggest tell warn
WEAK
fill in give the lowdown give the skinny on lead to leave evidence leave trace leave tracks point to wise up
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal deceive hide mislead withhold
WEAK
keep secret

Example Sentences

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Here, the hot gas stretches much more from top to bottom, a clue that two clusters are colliding.

From Science Daily

Now the latest dig has provided a major clue: the outline of what could possibly be a small building.

From BBC

"There are also several bones with differing morphology that haven't been investigated before that I'm interested in looking at. These might represent new taxa and offer additional clues about snake evolution."

From Science Daily

First clue that someone is serious about pingpong: They call it table tennis.

From Los Angeles Times

Tuesday may bring clues to how long it might wait to emerge.

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.