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finger vs forefinger

forefinger vs finger

finger and forefinger both are nouns.

finger is a verb but forefinger is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
finger Yes No Yes No
forefinger Yes No No No
As nouns, forefinger is a hyponym of finger; that is, forefinger is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than finger:
  • finger: any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
  • forefinger: the finger next to the thumb
finger (noun) forefinger (noun)
one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or thumb the finger next to the thumb
any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
finger (verb) forefinger (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 forefinger

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