clue

UK
/kluː/
US
/klu/

Übersetzungen

cluesubstantiv
clues
Pl.
UK
/kluː/
US
/klu/
The broken window was a clue that someone had broken into the house.
Разбитое окно было уликой, что кто-то вломился в дом.
The detective found a clue that led to the suspect.
Детектив нашел подсказку, которая привела к подозреваемому.
The crossword puzzle was difficult, but the clue helped me solve it.
Кроссворд был сложным, но ключ помог мне его разгадать.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
clueverb
clued
Präteritum
clued
Partizip Perfekt
cluing
Gerundium
UK
/kluː/
US
/kluː/
Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?
Можешь подсказать мне, что произошло на встрече?
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
наталкивать на мысль
Synonyme
clueadjektiv
UK
/kluː/
US
/kluː/
Used attributively (e.g., "clue cells") to denote something that functions as a clue.

Definitionen

cluesubstantiv
A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving of a mystery.
The detective found a crucial clue at the crime scene that led to the arrest of the suspect.
A hint or indication that helps to solve a problem or puzzle.
The crossword puzzle was difficult, but the clue for 5 across made it easier to solve.
(informal) An understanding or idea of how to do something or what is going on.
I haven't a clue what you're talking about.
clueverb
To provide someone with a hint or piece of information that helps them understand something or solve a problem.
She clued me in on the details of the project before the meeting.
clueadjektiv
Serving as evidence or an indicator; relating to or constituting a clue (chiefly attributive).
The pathologist identified clue cells in the sample.