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What is the difference between clue and cue ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between clue and cue ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Clue is like a hint in a puzzle
Cue is a long line (wait up) where people or cars are waiting in a long line
- English (US)
cue = a signal showing when it is time to do something
clue = a piece of evidence that helps solve a mystery or a crime; information that someone needs
The trumpet player waited for the cue from the conductor. = the trumpet player waited for the conductor to give him a signal to begin
Sue hinted that it was time to leave, and I followed her cue. = I did what Sue indicated
Detectives combed the crime scene looking for clues. = they searched for information that would help them solve the crime
When you come across an unfamiliar English word, you should look at the surrounding words for clues to its meaning. = you should look for information in the rest of the sentence
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"Cue is a long line (wait up) where people or cars are waiting in a long line". That is actually a "queue". jimpjorps explanation is very good.
- Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)
@jimpjorps
Ha! before your explaination,
I thought they are the same meaning.
So, if my cat poop in his bowl abnormally , I think that is a big " clue" to let me know he might feel bad. Is it correct?
Ha! before your explaination,
I thought they are the same meaning.
So, if my cat poop in his bowl abnormally , I think that is a big " clue" to let me know he might feel bad. Is it correct?
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