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Clue: meaning, definitions and examples

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clue

 

[ kluห ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

game

A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.

Synonyms

hint, indication, lead, signal

Examples of usage

  • The detective found a crucial clue at the crime scene.
  • The mysterious letter turned out to be a vital clue in the investigation.
Context #2 | Verb

game

Provide (someone) with information or hints to help them solve a problem or mystery.

Synonyms

advise, brief, enlighten, inform

Examples of usage

  • She tried to clue me in on the latest developments in the case.
  • He clued us in on the secret hiding spot.

Translations

Translations of the word "clue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hinweis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ petunjuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะฐะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskazรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ใŒใ‹ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท indice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ipucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู„ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stopa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stopa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บฟ็ดข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญsbending

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ipucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pista

Etymology

The word 'clue' originated from the Old English word 'clew', meaning a ball of thread. In Greek mythology, Ariadne gave Theseus a ball of thread (clew) to help him find his way out of the labyrinth. Over time, 'clue' evolved to mean a piece of evidence or information that helps solve a mystery or puzzle.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,278 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.