Pointer and Suggestion

Pointer

Pointer noun - A piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert.
Usage example: the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
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Synonyms for Pointer

Suggestion is a synonym for pointer in indication topic. In some cases you can use "Suggestion" instead a noun "Pointer", when it comes to topics like hint, tip.

Nearby Words: point, pointed, pointing, pointy

Suggestion

Suggestion noun - A slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation).
Usage example: if you don't want to give the suggestion that you're evading the truth, you must look your questioner in the eye

Pointer is a synonym for suggestion. You can use "Pointer" instead a noun "Suggestion".

How words are described

good good pointer good suggestion
obvious obvious pointer obvious suggestion
powerful powerful pointer powerful suggestion
actual actual pointer actual suggestion
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