clues
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B1
/kluːz/
(clue)
hint or evidence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clue' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clew,' where 'clew' meant 'a ball of thread.'
Historical Evolution
'clew' transformed into the modern English word 'clue,' retaining its metaphorical sense of guiding or leading.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a ball of thread used to guide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a piece of evidence or information.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
pieces of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a mystery.
The detective found several clues at the crime scene.
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