ring finger

ring fin·ger

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ring fing-ger]
- /rɪŋ ˈfɪŋ gər/
- /rɪŋ ˈfɪŋɡə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ring fing-ger]
- /rɪŋ ˈfɪŋ gər/

Definitions of ring finger words

noun ring finger the finger next to the little finger, especially of the left hand, on which an engagement ring or wedding band is traditionally worn. 1
countable noun ring finger Your ring finger is the third finger of your left or right hand, without counting your thumb. In some countries, people wear a ring on this finger to show that they are engaged or married. 0
noun ring finger the third finger, esp of the left hand, on which a wedding ring is traditionally worn 0
noun ring finger the finger next to the little finger, esp. of the left hand: the wedding ring is usually worn on this finger 0

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Origin of ring finger

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English, Old English

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Parts of speech for Ring finger

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ring finger popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ring finger usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ring finger

noun ring finger

digit — a finger or toe.
fang — one of the long, sharp, hollow or grooved teeth of a venomous snake by which poison is injected.
finger — any of the terminal members of the hand, especially one other than the thumb.
fangs — Plural form of fang.

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