Definitions

finger

[fing-ger] / ˈfɪŋ gər /

NOUN

appendage of hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

claw index finger ring finger thumb

STRONG

digit extremity feeler forefinger pinky pointer

WEAK

tactile member tentacle

VERB

touch lightly

Synonyms

STRONG

feel fiddle grope handle manipulate palpate paw thumb

WEAK

play with toy with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

maul

WEAK

manhandle

VERB

choose, designate

Synonyms

STRONG

appoint determine identify indicate locate make name nominate specify tap

WEAK

pin down point out

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore lose miss refuse

WEAK

manhandle pass over

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The effectiveness of prevention-based strategies has been shown in studies such as the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment and Disability, commonly known as FINGER.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2023

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