Cool MateMeaning of Thumb
the short, thick finger at the side of the hand, slightly apart from the other four
In simple words: The short, thick finger on your hand used for gripping things.
Thumb in a sentence
- He gave a thumbs-up to show his approval.
- I hurt my thumb while trying to open the jar.
- You can use your thumb to scroll on the touchscreen.
- She stuck her thumb out to hitchhike along the highway.
- The thumbprint left on the glass helped identify the suspect.
How to use Thumb
Used in everyday language to describe the opposable digit on the hand. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, such as discussing anatomy or giving directions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'thumbs up' to remember it stands for a special finger!
Related words
Collocations with Thumb
Synonyms for Thumb
- digit
- finger
- opposable finger
Common mistakes with Thumb
- Confused with 'thump' when discussing sounds.
- Sometimes pronounced incorrectly as 'thumbs'.
- Omitting 'the' before 'thumb' in sentences.
Thumb appears in
Thumb in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إبهام
الإصبع القصير والسميك في يدك الذي تستخدمه للإمساك بالأشياء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আঙুল
আপনার হাতের ছোট, মোটা আঙুল যা জিনিস ধরতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Daumen
Der kurze, dicke Finger an deiner Hand, mit dem du Dinge greifst.
- SpanishEspañol
Pulgar
El dedo corto y gordo de tu mano que usas para agarrar cosas.
- Persianفارسی
شست
انگشت کوتاه و ضخیم دست که برای گرفتن چیزها استفاده میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Pouce
Le doigt court et épais de ta main qui sert à agripper des trucs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अंगूठा
आपके हाथ की छोटी, मोटी उंगली जिसका इस्तेमाल चीज़ों को पकड़ने के लिए किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Pollice
Il dito corto e grosso della tua mano che usi per afferrare le cose.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Polegar
O dedo curto e grosso da sua mão, usado para segurar coisas.
- RussianРусский
Большой палец
Короткий толстый палец на руке, которым хватают предметы.
- Urduاردو
انگوٹھا
آپ کے ہاتھ کی وہ چھوٹی، موٹی انگلی جو چیزوں کو پکڑنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
拇指
你手上那个又短又粗的手指，用来抓东西。
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Thumb
What does Thumb mean?
The short, thick finger on your hand used for gripping things.
What is the definition of Thumb?
the short, thick finger at the side of the hand, slightly apart from the other four
How do you use Thumb in a sentence?
He gave a thumbs-up to show his approval.
Can you give another example of Thumb?
I hurt my thumb while trying to open the jar.
What are synonyms for Thumb?
Common alternatives include digit, finger, opposable finger.
What is the opposite of Thumb?
Opposite meanings include toe, finger.
What words go with Thumb?
It commonly pairs with suck, flick, jab, nail, between finger and thumb, between thumb and forefinger, thumbs up.
What are common mistakes when using Thumb?
Confused with 'thump' when discussing sounds. Sometimes pronounced incorrectly as 'thumbs'. Omitting 'the' before 'thumb' in sentences.
How do you pronounce Thumb?
US: /["/θʌm/"]/, UK: /["/θʌm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thumb?
Used in everyday language to describe the opposable digit on the hand. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, such as discussing anatomy or giving directions.
What CEFR level is Thumb?
"Thumb" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.