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The present tense form of 'hinting' is hint or hints. Example: He hints at his intentions through his body language. (He hints at his intentions through his body language.)
Definition of “hint”
- to suggest or imply something indirectly
- to give a clue or indication
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
Present Simple | hint |
Present Continuous | hinting |
Present Perfect | hinted |
Example
She hints at her preferences subtly.
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They hint at a possible solution.
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I am hinting at a surprise for her.
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They are hinting at the answer.
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She has hinted at her true intentions.
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They have hinted at possible outcomes.
hint Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
Singular First Person | hint |
Singular Second Person | hint |
Singular Third Person | hints |
Plural | hint |
Example
I hint at my intentions.
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You hint at your preferences.
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He hints at his true feelings.
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She hints at her plans.
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It hints at a possible solution.
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We hint at our intentions.
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You hint at your preferences.
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They hint at possible outcomes.