clue

UK
/kluː/
US
/klu/
cluenoun
clues
pl
UK
/kluː/
US
/klu/
Translations
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
clued
Past Simple
clued
Past Participle
cluing
Gerund
UK
/kluː/
US
/kluː/
Translations
Can you clue me in on what happened at the meeting?
Можешь подсказать мне, что произошло на встрече?
Additional translations
наталкивать на мысль
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
clueadjective
UK
/kluː/
US
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Used attributively (e.g., "clue cells") to denote something that functions as a clue.
Definitions
Serving as evidence or an indicator; relating to or constituting a clue (chiefly attributive).
The pathologist identified clue cells in the sample.