Inkling ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Inkling ( noun )

1. A slight idea or hint of something.
2. A feeling or suspicion that something is the case.

Origin:

Late 16th century: probably from middle english inclinge "a hint or suggestion", of obscure origin.

Examples:

1. She had an inkling that something was wrong.
2. He had an inkling of the truth.
3. I had an inkling that he was lying.
4. She had an inkling of what was going to happen.
5. He had an inkling that he was being followed.

(As a verb)

Inkling ( verb )

1. A slight idea or hint of something.
2. A feeling or suspicion that something is the case.

Origin:

Late 16th century: probably from middle english inclinge "a hint or suggestion", of obscure origin.

Examples:

1. She had an inkling that something was wrong.
2. He had an inkling of the truth.
3. I had an inkling that he was lying.
4. She had an inkling of what was going to happen.
5. He had an inkling that he was being followed.