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Difference between "hint" and "imply"



 
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Difference between "hint" and "imply" #1 (permalink) Fri May 01, 2009 3:08 am   Difference between "hint" and "imply"		  
Please tell me the use of these verbs in context?
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The difference between "HINT" and "IMPLY". How to use them co #2 (permalink) Fri May 01, 2009 7:48 am   The difference between "HINT" and "IMPLY". How to use them co		  
Hi,

'Hint' refers to making a comment that is somewhat hidden and not obvious. 'Imply' refers to making a direct suggestion.

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