noun
forefinger
FAW-fihng-guh
Forefinger (noun) means the finger next to the thumb; the index finger. Example: “She pointed at the map with her forefinger.”
noun
1
The finger next to the thumb; the index finger.
"She pointed at the map with her forefinger."
How to use forefinger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for the index finger, the one right beside your thumb.
Easily confused with
index finger
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Word forms
- Plural
- forefingers
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Etymology
From Middle English forefynger, equivalent to fore- + finger.
Synonyms
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index finger
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What does “forefinger” mean?
The word “forefinger” means the finger next to the thumb; the index finger. In plain terms, another word for the index finger, the one right beside your thumb.
How do you pronounce “forefinger”?
“Forefinger” is pronounced FAW-fihng-guh (/ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forefinger” in a sentence?
Here is “forefinger” used in a sentence: “She pointed at the map with her forefinger.”
What part of speech is “forefinger”?
“Forefinger” is a noun.
Where does the word “forefinger” come from?
The word “forefinger” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forefynger, equivalent to fore- + finger.
