B1nounhealth
US/ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/
UK/ˈfɪŋ.ɡə/
one of the five long parts at the end of your hand
In context
She cut her finger while she was chopping vegetables for dinner.
Keep your fingers crossed for my job interview tomorrow.
He pointed his finger at the map and said, "We're here."
Words that go with finger
noun + noun
- index fingerPress your index finger on the scanner.
verb + noun
- keep your fingers crossedKeep your fingers crossed that it doesn't rain.
- point a fingerDon't point a finger at others when things go wrong.
- cut your fingerBe careful not to cut your finger.
adjective + noun
- little fingerHe wears a ring on his little finger.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I hurt my finger of my foot.Correct: I hurt my toe.