finger Synonyms
Another word for finger
• noun (Context 1)
Any of the five terminating digits of the human hand, especially one of the four other than the thumb.
"She wore a delicate silver ring on her fourth digit."
• verb (Context 2)
To touch, feel, or turn over something nervously or casually with the digits of the hand.
"He nervously fingered the collar of his shirt while waiting for the interview to begin."
• noun (Context 3)
The part of a glove designed to cover a single digit of the hand.
"He noticed a small hole worn through the index stall of his winter glove."
• noun (Context 4)
Something that resembles a digit of the hand in shape, projection, or function, such as a narrow strip of land, a cloud formation, or an oblong piece of food.
"A long spit of land extended out into the calm bay."
• noun (Context 5)
An informal unit of measurement for liquor in a glass, equal to the width of one digit.
"The host poured two fingers of whiskey into the heavy crystal tumbler."
• verb (Context 6)
To play or mark a musical instrument or score using a specific sequence of digits.
"The instructor showed the student how to play the difficult chord progression on the guitar."
• verb (Context 7)
To identify, inform on, or point out someone as a suspect or culprit (informal).
"The witness fingered the suspect during the official police lineup."
Opposites of finger
The opposite of finger shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: