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finger

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡər]

Word

Learn how to use finger in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “body part”

(noun) a part of your hand that helps you grab and touch things. Each hand has five fingers, and they are very useful for holding things, writing, and pointing.

Example

She played the piano beautifully using her fingers.

Example

He hurt his finger and couldn't write for a week.

Example

How many fingers do you have on one hand?

Context: “action”

(verb) to point out or touch something with your finger. It's like using your finger to show someone what you're talking about or to touch something gently.

Example

She fingered the pages of the book carefully.

Example

He didn't finger the page because he was too busy talking.

Example

Can you finger the picture to show me what you like?

Context: “identification”

(noun) often refers to a fingerprint, which is a unique mark left by a fingertip. This mark can be used to tell who a person is because everyone has different fingerprints.

Example

The detective found a finger on the window.

Example

There were no fingerprints left at the scene of the crime.

Example

What do you think a fingerprint can tell us about a person?

How to pronounce finger

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡər]

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