fingers
|fin/gers|
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🇺🇸
/ˈfɪŋɡərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɪŋɡəz/
(finger)
hand digit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'finger' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'finger', where 'finger' meant 'finger'.
Historical Evolution
'finger' changed from the Old English word 'finger' and eventually became the modern English word 'finger'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'finger', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the digits of the hand, excluding the thumb.
She wore rings on all her fingers.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to touch or feel with the fingers.
He fingered the fabric to feel its texture.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40