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fingers

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərz]

Word

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

Context: “body parts”

(noun) the long parts at the end of your hand that you use to hold things, touch, and feel. Each hand has five fingers, including the thumb.

Example

She waved her fingers to say hello.

Example

He couldn't use his fingers at all after the injury.

Example

How many fingers do you have on one hand?

Context: “games”

(noun) the part of a game where you use your fingers to play or score, like in card games or finger puppets. It can also refer to how many fingers you hold up as part of a game.

Example

He raised two fingers to show he wanted to ask a question.

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She didn't use her fingers to play the game, so she was confused.

Example

How many fingers did you put up for the guessing game?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to touch or handle something lightly with your fingers. This means using your fingers to move or pick up items carefully.

Example

She fingered the smooth stones on the beach.

Example

He didn't finger the fragile glass, so it broke.

Example

Can you finger the pages of the book without tearing them?

How to pronounce fingers

Pronunciation: [ˈfɪŋɡərz]

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