noun
Uncommon
finer
FEYE-nuh
Finer (noun) means a person or thing that refines or purifies something, especially metal. Example: “The finer removed the last impurities from the molten silver before it was poured into molds.”
noun
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A person or thing that refines or purifies something, especially metal.
"The finer removed the last impurities from the molten silver before it was poured into molds."
How to use finer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) whose job is to purify a raw material, usually metal.
Common mistake
Don't confuse this rare occupational noun with the far more common comparative adjective "finer" (as in "a finer wine" or "finer detail") — context makes clear which one is meant, and this occupational sense is now quite rare.
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Word forms
- Plural
- finers
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Rhymes for finer
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What does “finer” mean?
The word “finer” means a person or thing that refines or purifies something, especially metal. In plain terms, someone (or something) whose job is to purify a raw material, usually metal.
How do you pronounce “finer”?
“Finer” is pronounced FEYE-nuh (/ˈfaɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “finer” in a sentence?
Here is “finer” used in a sentence: “The finer removed the last impurities from the molten silver before it was poured into molds.”
What part of speech is “finer”?
“Finer” is a noun.
Is “finer” a common word?
“Finer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
