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forefinger vs finger

finger vs forefinger

forefinger and finger both are nouns.

forefinger is not a verb while finger is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forefinger Yes No No No
finger Yes No Yes No
As nouns, finger is a hypernym of forefinger; that is, finger is a word with a broader meaning than forefinger:
  • forefinger: the finger next to the thumb
  • finger: any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
forefinger (noun) finger (noun)
the finger next to the thumb one of the parts of a glove that provides covering for a finger or 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
forefinger (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 forefinger and finger

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