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finger vs digit

digit vs finger

finger and digit both are nouns.

finger is a verb but digit is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
finger Yes No Yes No
digit Yes No No No
As nouns, digit is a hypernym of finger; that is, digit is a word with a broader meaning than finger:
  • finger: any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
  • digit: a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
Other hypernyms of finger include dactyl, extremity.
As nouns, finger and digit are synonyms defined as:
  • finger and digit: the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
Other synonyms of finger include finger's breadth, fingerbreadth.
finger (noun) digit (noun)
one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb) one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
finger (verb) digit (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 finger and digit

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