What does “finger” mean?
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nounone of the five long parts at the end of your hand
She wears a ring on her little finger.
Finger at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfɪŋɡər/ · FING-ger
How to use “finger” correctly
We usually say the thumb is not a finger; people talk about “fingers and thumbs”. “Cross your fingers” means hope for good luck.
Common phrases with “finger”
- point a finger at
- cross your fingers
- little finger
- lift a finger
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- fingernail
- fingerprint
- fingertip
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