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clue

/kluː/

/klu/

Translations

cluenoun

clues

/kluː/

/klu/

улика

The broken window was a clue that someone had broken into the house.

Разбитое окно было уликой, что кто-то вломился в дом.

подсказка

The detective found a clue that led to the suspect.

Детектив нашел подсказку, которая привела к подозреваемому.

ключ

The crossword puzzle was difficult, but the clue helped me solve it.

Кроссворд был сложным, но ключ помог мне его разгадать.

Additional translations

Synonyms

clueverb

clued

Past Simple

clued

Past Participle

cluing

Gerund

/kluː/

подсказывать

Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?

Можешь подсказать мне, что произошло на встрече?

Additional translations

наталкивать на мысль

Synonyms

fill in

let know

tip off

clueadjective

/kluː/

Used attributively (e.g., "clue cells") to denote something that functions as a clue.

Definitions

cluenoun

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.

clueadjective

Serving as evidence or an indicator; relating to or constituting a clue (chiefly attributive).

The pathologist identified clue cells in the sample.