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forefinger

/ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/

Meanings
noun
The index finger: the first finger next to the thumb.

Examples :

"He used his forefinger to point to the word in the textbook. "
body part anatomy

Related Words

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word noun

/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

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next noun

/nɛkst/

The one that follows after this one.

"My next class is history. "

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textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

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his pronoun

/ˈhɪz/ /ˈhɘz/

Honorific alternative letter-case form of his, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.

"The school principal, a respected figure, announced that his decision was final. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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point noun

/pɔɪnt/

A discrete division of something.

"The presentation had five key points. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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index noun

/ˈɪndɛks/

An alphabetical listing of items and their location.

"The index of a book lists words or expressions and the pages of the book upon which they are to be found."

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first noun

/fɪrst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/

The person or thing in the first position.

"He was the first to complete the course."

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used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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thumb noun

/θʌm/

The short thick digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.

"My thumb is very good at turning pages in my textbook. "

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finger noun

/ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

A slender jointed extremity of the human hand, exclusive of the thumb.

"Humans have two hands and ten fingers. Each hand has one thumb and four fingers."