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clue
clue 1 C0403900 (klo͞o)n. Something that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem or mystery.tr.v. clued, clue·ing or clu·ing, clues To give (someone) guiding information: Clue me in on what's happening around the office.
[Variant of clew (from Theseus's use of a ball of thread as a guide through the Cretan labyrinth).]
clue 2 C0403900 (klo͞o) Nautical n. Variant of clew1..v. Variant of clew1..clue (kluː) n1. something that helps to solve a problem or unravel a mystery2. not to have a clue a. to be completely baffledb. to be completely ignorant or incompetentvb, clues, cluing or clued (tr; usually foll by in or up) to provide with helpful informationn, vb a variant spelling of clew[C15: variant of clew]clue (klu)
n., v. clued, clu•ing. n. 1. anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc. 2. clew (defs. 2–4). v.t. 3. to direct by a clue. 4. clew (def. 5). 5. clue in, to provide with necessary information. [variant sp. of clew] clue
Past participle: clued
Gerund: cluing
| Present |
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| I clue | | you clue | | he/she/it clues | | we clue | | you clue | | they clue |
| Preterite |
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| I clued | | you clued | | he/she/it clued | | we clued | | you clued | | they clued |
| Present Continuous |
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| I am cluing | | you are cluing | | he/she/it is cluing | | we are cluing | | you are cluing | | they are cluing |
| Present Perfect |
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| I have clued | | you have clued | | he/she/it has clued | | we have clued | | you have clued | | they have clued |
| Past Continuous |
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| I was cluing | | you were cluing | | he/she/it was cluing | | we were cluing | | you were cluing | | they were cluing |
| Past Perfect |
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| I had clued | | you had clued | | he/she/it had clued | | we had clued | | you had clued | | they had clued |
| Future |
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| I will clue | | you will clue | | he/she/it will clue | | we will clue | | you will clue | | they will clue |
| Future Perfect |
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| I will have clued | | you will have clued | | he/she/it will have clued | | we will have clued | | you will have clued | | they will have clued |
| Future Continuous |
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| I will be cluing | | you will be cluing | | he/she/it will be cluing | | we will be cluing | | you will be cluing | | they will be cluing |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
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| I have been cluing | | you have been cluing | | he/she/it has been cluing | | we have been cluing | | you have been cluing | | they have been cluing |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
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| I will have been cluing | | you will have been cluing | | he/she/it will have been cluing | | we will have been cluing | | you will have been cluing | | they will have been cluing |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
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| I had been cluing | | you had been cluing | | he/she/it had been cluing | | we had been cluing | | you had been cluing | | they had been cluing |
| Conditional |
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| I would clue | | you would clue | | he/she/it would clue | | we would clue | | you would clue | | they would clue |
| Past Conditional |
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| I would have clued | | you would have clued | | he/she/it would have clued | | we would have clued | | you would have clued | | they would have clued |
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  clue - a slight indication hintindicant, indication - something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease" | | 2. | clue - evidence that helps to solve a problemclew, cueevidence - an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear"sign, mark - a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring" | | Verb | 1. | clue - roll into a ballclewtwine, wrap, wind, roll - arrange or or coil around; "roll your hair around your finger"; "Twine the thread around the spool"; "She wrapped her arms around the child" |
cluenoun indication, lead, sign, evidence, tip, suggestion, trace, hint, suspicion, pointer, tip-off, inkling, intimation Scientists have discovered a clue to the puzzle of why our cells get old and die. a vital clue to the killer's identityclue also clew
noun1. A piece of information useful in a search:lead, scent.2. A subtle pointing out:cue, hint, intimation, suggestion.Translationsclue (kluː) noun anything that helps to solve a mystery, puzzle etc. The car number was a clue to the identity of the murderer; I can't answer the second clue in this crossword. 線索 线索ˈclueless adjective (of a person) stupid. He's quite clueless about art. 笨拙的 迟钝的not to have a clue to be ignorant. `How does that work?' `I haven't a clue.' 不知道，完全沒概念 不知道，毫无头绪 clue
clue stickA metaphorical stick one uses to "beat" correct information into an ignorant, incompetent, or slow-learning person (i.e., to help them "get a clue"). I hate reading comments on online news articles—there are so many stupid people out there that I just want to get a big clue stick and knock some sense into them with it!See also: clue, stickclue-by-fourA metaphorical stick one uses to "beat" correct information into an ignorant, incompetent, or slow-learning person (i.e., to help them "get a clue"). A pun on the term "two-by-four," a piece of timber that measures 2 by 4 inches (5 by 10 cm) in height and width. I hate reading comments on online news articles—there are so many stupid people out there that I just want to get a big clue-by-four and knock some sense into them with it!be clued inTo be familiar with or aware of the particulars of a situation, especially through inference, previous knowledge, or by being privy to inside information. Usually followed by "on," "to," or "about." By the end of the week, everyone was clued in on the reason for the professor's sudden absence from class. You need to be clued in to the way people behave in social situations!See also: clueget clued in (to something)To become familiar with or aware of the particulars of a situation, especially through inference, previous knowledge, or by being privy to inside information. I spent the first day on the job getting clued in to the way the company operates. If you don't know who really runs the show around here, you need to get clued in and fast!See also: clue, getclue (one) inTo give one new information or to correct misinformation. Why is everyone mad at Bruce this morning? Clue me in. Someone needs to clue her in before she keeps spreading these lies.See also: cluenot have a clue1. To not have even a remote grasp or understanding of something; to be hopelessly confused or ignorant about something. You'd expect the average citizen to struggle to explain the workings of government, but now it seems like even most politicians don't have a clue! You don't have a clue about how to talk to people, do you? When it comes to trigonometry, I just don't have a clue.2. To be completely unaware of something. A: "Do you think Paul suspects that we're having a surprise party for him? B: "No, he doesn't have a clue!"See also: clue, have, notclue someone in (on something)to inform someone of something. Please clue me in on what's been going on. Clue in those guys before it's too late.See also: cluehave a clue (about something)Fig. to know anything about something; to have even a hint about someone or something. (Usually negative.) I don't have a clue about where to start looking for Jim. Why do you think I have a clue about Tom's disappearance?See also: clue, havenot a glimmer (of an idea) and not a clueFig. no idea. A: Where's the subway? B: Sorry. Not a glimmer of an idea. How long till we're there? Not a clue.See also: glimmer, notclue inAlso, clue up. Give someone guiding information, as in It's time someone clued us in on what's happening, or I hope they clue us up soon. This expression, which uses the verb clue in the sense of "inform," is sometimes put simply as clue (as in I'll clue you-this isn't going to work). [Colloquial; mid-1900s] Also see not have a clue. See also: cluenot have a clueHave no idea or inkling about something, as in Jane doesn't have a clue as to why John won't call her, or Do you know what's wrong with the boiler?-No, I haven't a clue. This usage was first recorded in 1928. See also: clue, have, notnot have a clue INFORMALCOMMON If you do not have a clue about something, you do not know anything about it or you have no idea what to do about it. When I met my wife she didn't have any clue about cricket. Nobody has a clue where he's gone. I don't have a clue what I'm supposed to be doing.See also: clue, have, notnot have a clue know nothing about something or about how to do something. informalSee also: clue, have, notnot have a ˈclue (informal)
1 know nothing about something or about how to do something: ‘Who’s that woman over there?’ ‘I’m afraid I don’t have a clue.’ ♢ I haven’t a clue how to get there.
2 (disapproving) be stupid; lack skill or ability: It’s a waste of time trying to teach him anything: he hasn’t got a clue. ▶ ˈclueless adj. (informal, disapproving) very stupid; not able to understand or to do something: He’s completely clueless about computers.See also: clue, have, notclue inv. To provide someone with important or exclusive information about something: I hoped my friend who worked for a senator would clue me in to what the government was planning to do. My friend clued me in on the local club scene.See also: clueclue someone in tv. to set someone straight (about something); to inform someone of the facts. What’s going on? Clue me in. See also: clue, someoneCLUE
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clue
Synonyms for cluenoun indicationSynonyms- indication
- lead
- sign
- evidence
- tip
- suggestion
- trace
- hint
- suspicion
- pointer
- tip-off
- inkling
- intimation
Synonyms for cluenoun a piece of information useful in a searchSynonymsnoun a subtle pointing outSynonyms- cue
- hint
- intimation
- suggestion
Synonyms for cluenoun a slight indicationSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun evidence that helps to solve a problemSynonymsRelated Wordsverb roll into a ballSynonymsRelated Words |