clue
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: clues · cluing · clueing · clued
Sense 1
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
Thông tin có thể dẫn đến một điểm hoặc kết luận nhất định
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An object or a kind of indication which may be used as evidence.
Một vật hoặc loại chỉ dẫn có thể được sử dụng làm bằng chứng
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To provide with a clue.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To provide someone with information which they lack (often used with "in" or "up").
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clue” mean?
Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.
Is “clue” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.