breath and hint share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. breath means “the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing”. hint means “an indirect suggestion”. breath is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈbɹɛθ/
1.n.the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
“he took a deep breath and dived into the pool”
2.n.the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
“his sour breath offended her”
3.n.a short respite
/ˈhɪnt/
1.n.an indirect suggestion
“not a breath of scandal ever touched her”
2.n.a slight indication
3.n.a slight but appreciable amount
“this dish could use a touch of garlic”
| breath | hint | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɹɛθ/ | /ˈhɪnt/ |
| Said | breth | hint |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 6 | 4 |
| Parts of speech | noun | noun, verb |
| Senses | 5 | 6 |
| How common | Core | Common |
| Synonyms | none recorded | intimation, breath |
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