Synonyms for

Finger

Verb / ˈfɪŋgɜ: / Another word for finger — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A finger is one of the five long parts of the hand that can bend.

Synonyms & similar words

thumb feel fingerbreadth digit fingersbreadth digit toe pointer thumb pinky phalange appendage limb member projection prong tine spur hook claw nail clutch

Synonyms by register

Formal

digit appendage

Informal

digit

Literary

digit digit of the hand

Antonyms

toe hand arm leg foot

Common collocations

  • finger food
  • fingerprint
  • finger nail
  • finger print
  • finger painting
  • finger wave
  • finger joint
  • finger bowl

Word family

noun finger
verb finger
adjective fingered

Usage note

While 'finger' can refer to any digit on the hand, it is most commonly used for the four fingers excluding the thumb. The verb 'to finger' can sometimes have a sexual connotation, so context is important.

Example sentences

  1. I can count to ten on my fingers.
  2. She pointed at the picture with her finger.
  3. He wore a gold ring on his finger.
  4. The baby put her finger in her mouth.
  5. The doctor checked my pulse with his fingers.

Quotes

  • I am but a finger pointing at the moon.
  • I am a finger pointing at the moon.
  • What we call fate does not come into us from the outside, but emerges from us.

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