Phrase guide

clue in

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To inform or tell.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • It looks like somebody finally clued them in that the intercom was broken the whole time.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

provide someone with a clue

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Can you clue me in?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hint, suggest

History

Etymology

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