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finger vs index finger

index finger vs finger

finger and index finger both are nouns.

finger is a verb but index finger is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
finger Yes No Yes No
index finger Yes No No No
As nouns, index finger is a hyponym of finger; that is, index finger is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than finger:
  • finger: any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
  • index finger: the finger next to the thumb
finger (noun) index finger (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) index 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 finger and index finger

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