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thumb

Pronunciación: [θʌm]

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Cómo usar thumb en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «body part»

(noun) the short, thick finger on the side of your hand. It helps you hold things and is used for grabbing or pointing.

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She gave a thumbs up to show she liked the idea.

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He didn't use his thumb to open the jar, so it was hard to get it off.

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Which finger is the thumb?

Contexto: «gesture»

(noun) a gesture where you raise your thumb up to show approval or that something is good. People often do this when they agree with something.

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When he finished the project, everyone gave him a thumbs up.

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She felt sad because nobody gave her a thumbs up for her performance.

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Did you see him give a thumbs up during the presentation?

Contexto: «hitchhiking»

(verb) to signal for a ride by raising your thumb while standing on the side of the road. It's a way to ask drivers to stop and offer you a lift.

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They decided to thumb a ride to the concert instead of taking the bus.

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He didn’t thumb any rides and ended up walking home instead.

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Have you ever thumbed a ride from a stranger?

Cómo se pronuncia thumb

Pronunciación: [θʌm]

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