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inkling
What does inkling mean?
inkling (noun): a slight suggestion or vague understanding.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use inkling in a sentence?
- He had no inkling what was about to happen. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce inkling?
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of inkling?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “inkling” mean?
agreement; harmony; conformity; compliance
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a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
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a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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an article giving opinions or perspectives
Not quite: that's what editorial means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “inkling”?
tension
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custody
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glimmer
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amateur
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