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digit vs finger

finger vs digit

digit and finger both are nouns.

digit is not a verb while finger is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
digit Yes No No No
finger Yes No Yes No
As nouns, finger is a hyponym of digit; that is, finger is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than digit:
  • digit: a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
  • finger: any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
Other hyponyms of digit include minimus, toe.
As nouns, digit and finger are synonyms defined as:
  • digit and finger: the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
Other synonyms of digit include finger's breadth, fingerbreadth.
digit (noun) finger (noun)
a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb
one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
digit (verb) finger (verb)
indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments
feel or handle with the fingers
search for on the computer
examine by touch
Difference between digit and finger

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