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give some hints vs give some hint

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Give some hints' is when you want to provide multiple clues or suggestions, while 'Give some hint' is when you're referring to a single clue or suggestion.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used when you want to provide multiple clues or suggestions.

"give some hints"

This phrase is used when you want to offer more than one clue or suggestion to help someone understand or solve a problem.

Examples:

  • Can you give me some hints on how to solve this puzzle?
  • She gave some hints about the upcoming surprise party.
  • May 1, 2019 ... Can anyone give some hints as to what's coming? I know it will have an M.2 connector, but that's about it. I'm prototyping with the Boron ...
  • Dec 27, 2011 ... General · Feedback. Feedback Give some hints to update ... Thread starter SacredFool; Start date Dec 27, 2011. DeletedUser. Guest. Dec 27, 2011.
  • Oct 6, 2023 ... I feel kind of lost and would be glad if you give some hints on where I should explore more thoroughly to find missing clues and progress.
  • Feb 18, 2022 ... He did give some hints about the strategy and the idea of integrated deterrence that is a driving force behind it. He spoke during a press ...
  • Apr 1, 2024 ... Guys, guess who my favourite is!! (Hard Edition) I'll give some hints!! Other. r/gachaworld - 1st Hint: Not so easy. 1st Hint: Not so easy. more.
  • Apr 17, 2019 ... I don't know the exact reason why this issue occurs on your machine, yet let me give some hints that may help you find the reason for this ...
  • I'll give some hints. He's our favorite shadow daddy, the MMC for books 4-6 of the broken kingdoms, and loves an epic heist!
  • Jan 9, 2013 ... Supreme Court justices' papers give some hints about how Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier came to be · Share this: · Related ...
  • Sep 7, 2021 ... Point out some tutorials, give some hints or explain the easiest way to proper define a CI and automation tests workflow.
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... I'll give some hints. He's our favorite shadow daddy, the MMC for books 4-6 of the broken kingdoms, and loves an epic heist!

Alternatives:

  • provide some clues
  • offer some suggestions
  • give a few hints

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single clue or suggestion.

"give some hint"

This phrase is used when you want to offer a single clue or suggestion to help someone understand or solve a problem.

Examples:

  • Can you give me some hint about the answer to this riddle?
  • He gave some hint as to where the treasure might be hidden.
  • Sep 24, 2022 ... I use OpenAI's Whisper python lib for speech recognition. How can I give some hint phrases, as it can be done with some other ASR such as ...
  • Apr 28, 2023 ... Re: Please, give some hint to be able to install Moodle in SELinux-enabled systems. by Leon Stringer - Saturday, 29 April 2023, 12:34 AM.
  • Jun 20, 2023 ... Playing dungeon hunter alliances; Im just curious the differences of dungeon hunter alliance to diablo immortal please give some hint.
  • Apr 5, 2015 ... How do you give some hint to a girl that I am going to reveal my feelings to her? All related (36).
  • Sep 24, 2022 ... I use OpenAI's Whisper python lib for speech recognition. How can I give some hint phrases, as it can be done with some other ASR such as Google?
  • Does anyone try or give some hint about configuring a Synology as a such USB storage device (rather than a usb host) ? Thanks. Responses (1-5). Sorted by.
  • Aug 14, 2021 ... Hello dear Knimers! Please can you give some hint in order to save initial data and final data. My data changes incrementally weekly and ...
  • Mar 21, 2015 ... got the app, but I am unable to connect to WMD, as FileBrowser doesn't see the drive. As the feature of the App are many, can you give some hint ...
  • May 28, 2024 ... This is now the most replied to CDAC thread of all time, and should give some hint as to the complexity/burden pushed onto app vendors.
  • Aug 18, 2020 ... If someone could give some hint on what could be the problem, it would be really appreciated. I am sorry if I didn't provide enough ...

Alternatives:

  • provide a clue
  • offer a suggestion
  • give a hint

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