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finer

fin·er
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fahy-ner]
    • /ˈfaɪ nər/
    • /faɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fahy-ner]
    • /ˈfaɪ nər/

Definitions of finer word

  • adjective finer of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine. 1
  • adjective finer choice, excellent, or admirable: a fine painting. 1
  • adjective finer consisting of minute particles: fine sand; a fine purée. 1
  • adjective finer very thin or slender: fine thread. 1
  • adjective finer keen or sharp, as a tool: Is the knife fine enough to carve well? 1
  • adjective finer delicate in texture; filmy: fine cotton fabric. 1

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Parts of speech for Finer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

finer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for finer

adjective finer

  • first-string — composed of regular members, participants, etc. (distinguished from substitute): the first-string team.
  • unrivalled — having no rival or competitor; having no equal; incomparable; supreme: His work is unrivaled for the beauty of its prose.
  • overlying — present participle of overlie.
  • five-star — having five stars to indicate rank or quality: a five-star general; a five-star brandy.
  • superincumbent — lying or resting on something else.

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