--- title: F — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 18 description: The 906 words of the English dictionary under F, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/18/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / F # F — The English dictionary · page 18 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · [E](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/E/) · [F](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) · [G](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/G/) · [H](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/H/) · [I](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/I/) · [J](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/J/) · [K](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/K/) · [L](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/L/) · [M](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/M/) · [N](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/N/) · [O](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/O/) · [P](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/P/) · [Q](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Q/) · [R](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/R/) · [S](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) · [T](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) · [U](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/) · [V](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/V/) · [W](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/W/) · [X](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/X/) · [Y](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Y/) · [Z](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/Z/) [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) … [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/19/) … [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/49/) **finder** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A finder is a person who finds something.[↗](../../finder/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A finder is a tool or device that helps you find something, like a viewfinder on a camera or a stud finder.[↗](../../finder/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The finder of the lost dog got a reward.[↗](../../finder/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Finders keepers is not a fair rule for things you find at school.[↗](../../finder/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Look through the viewfinder to take a photo.[↗](../../finder/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Please return the wallet; the finder will get a thank-you.[↗](../../finder/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat is a great mouse finder\![↗](../../finder/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If you find money, give it to a grown-up so it can go back to its owner.[↗](../../finder/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **findest** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «findest» means «you find», a form of «find»: To find is to see or get something you were looking for, or by chance: find a coin.[↗](../../findest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, he shall not live; before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee.' — For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them. —[↗](../../findest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.32, JPS 1917) · Page 64: Added closing double-quote (handkerchief thou findest there, and throw it in front of =me."[↗](../../findest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") = He drew it out and flung it)[↗](../../findest/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") (Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales) · "Look into my right ear," said the bullock, "draw out the little handkerchief thou findest there, and throw it in front of me."[↗](../../findest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") He drew it out and flung it, and before them stood a bridge.[↗](../../findest/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") (Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales) **findeth** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «findeth» means «finds», a form of «find»: To find is to see or get something you were looking for, or by chance: find a coin.[↗](../../findeth/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") **findings** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The facts or results someone has discovered after studying, testing or investigating something.[↗](../../findings/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law) What a court or official inquiry decides is true.[↗](../../findings/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Write your findings in the table.[↗](../../findings/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our findings show that plants grow faster in light.[↗](../../findings/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The scientists shared their findings with the world.[↗](../../findings/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The findings of the report surprised everyone.[↗](../../findings/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The inquiry's findings said the bridge was unsafe.[↗](../../findings/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Present your findings to the class.[↗](../../findings/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **fine** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Well or healthy, all right.[↗](../../fine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "I'm fine, thanks."[↗](../../fine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Good enough, acceptable.[↗](../../fine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "That's fine."[↗](../../fine/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Very thin or tiny.[↗](../../fine/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "fine sand", "fine hair".[↗](../../fine/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Sunny and dry.[↗](../../fine/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "fine weather".[↗](../../fine/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Of high quality.[↗](../../fine/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "fine art".[↗](../../fine/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* As a noun, money you must pay as a punishment.[↗](../../fine/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "a parking fine".[↗](../../fine/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* As a verb, to make someone pay a fine.[↗](../../fine/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* "How are you?" "[↗](../../fine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") I'm fine, thank you."[↗](../../fine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The beach has fine white sand.[↗](../../fine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · It's a fine day for a picnic.[↗](../../fine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · That's fine with me.[↗](../../fine/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He got a fine for parking in the wrong place.[↗](../../fine/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Draw with a fine pencil.[↗](../../fine/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The library fined me for a late book.[↗](../../fine/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The doctor said my arm is fine.[↗](../../fine/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine linen, and goats' hair; (Torah EXO.25.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fine/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · All the hangings of the court round about were of fine twined linen.[↗](../../fine/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.38.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fine/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And he made the ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.[↗](../../fine/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.39.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fine/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · How is the most fine gold changed\![↗](../../fine/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings LAM.4.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fine/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.[↗](../../fine/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.119.127, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fine/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · She maketh for herself coverlets; her clothing is fine linen and purple.[↗](../../fine/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.31.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../fine/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **finely** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* In very small or thin pieces: «finely chopped onion».[↗](../../finely/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Very carefully and exactly, with small details: «finely balanced», «finely tuned».[↗](../../finely/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (old or formal) In a fine, beautiful way.[↗](../../finely/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Finely can also mean well or successfully, as in "I have done finely.".[↗](../../finely/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Chop the onion finely.[↗](../../finely/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Grate the cheese finely over the pasta.[↗](../../finely/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The match was finely balanced until the last minute.[↗](../../finely/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The violin was finely tuned before the concert.[↗](../../finely/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Coffee beans are finely ground into powder.[↗](../../finely/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The model ship was finely made, with tiny ropes.[↗](../../finely/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Well,’ thought the shoemaker, ‘I have done finely.[↗](../../finely/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **finery** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fancy, expensive or very smart clothes and jewellery worn for a special occasion.[↗](../../finery/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Bright, showy decoration.[↗](../../finery/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The guests arrived at the wedding in all their finery.[↗](../../finery/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The Queen of Hearts came in all her royal finery.[↗](../../finery/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The peacock strutted about showing off its finery.[↗](../../finery/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · On Sunday the family went to church in their finery.[↗](../../finery/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Toad paraded in his new motoring finery: goggles, cap and gaiters.[↗](../../finery/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The town was decked in flags and finery for the festival.[↗](../../finery/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Dressed in his borrowed finery he strutted loftily among the birds of his own kind.[↗](../../finery/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **finger** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* One of the five long parts at the end of your hand (often the thumb is counted separately).[↗](../../finger/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Something shaped like a finger.[↗](../../finger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "fish fingers".[↗](../../finger/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* As a verb, to touch or feel with your fingers.[↗](../../finger/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To slip through someone's fingers means to escape from them.[↗](../../finger/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I have five fingers on each hand.[↗](../../finger/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Count on your fingers.[↗](../../finger/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your fingers away from the door hinge.[↗](../../finger/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone has different fingerprints.[↗](../../finger/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't point your finger at people.[↗](../../finger/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fingers crossed we win\![↗](../../finger/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She cut her finger on the paper.[↗](../../finger/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · He didn't lift a finger to help.[↗](../../finger/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · I luckily slipped through her fingers.’[↗](../../finger/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And the priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle it seven times before the LORD, in front of the veil.[↗](../../finger/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.4.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finger/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And the priest shall sprinkle with his right finger some of the oil that is in his left hand seven times before the LORD.[↗](../../finger/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.14.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finger/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And Eleazar the priest shall take of her blood with his finger, and sprinkle of her blood toward the front of the tent of meeting seven times.[↗](../../finger/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.19.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finger/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thy heart.[↗](../../finger/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.7.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finger/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · That winketh with his eyes, that scrapeth with his feet, that pointeth with his fingers; (Writings PRO.6.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finger/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · Blessed be the LORD my Rock, who traineth my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; (Writings PSA.144.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finger/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") **fingernail** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The hard thin layer that covers and protects the top of the tip of each finger.[↗](../../fingernail/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Scrub under your fingernails when you wash your hands.[↗](../../fingernail/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum cut the baby's tiny fingernails.[↗](../../fingernail/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · There was mud under my fingernails after gardening.[↗](../../fingernail/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Try not to bite your fingernails.[↗](../../fingernail/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Fingernails grow only about three millimetres a month.[↗](../../fingernail/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She painted her fingernails pink for the party.[↗](../../fingernail/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Fingernails are made of the same stuff as hair.[↗](../../fingernail/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Scratching a blackboard with fingernails makes a horrible noise.[↗](../../fingernail/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **fingerprint** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The pattern of tiny lines on the tip of each finger, or the mark it leaves on a surface.[↗](../../fingerprint/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (verb) To take a record of someone's fingerprints, for example by the police.[↗](../../fingerprint/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A special mark that shows who made something or where it came from.[↗](../../fingerprint/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The detective found fingerprints on the window.[↗](../../fingerprint/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · No two people have the same fingerprints, not even twins.[↗](../../fingerprint/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · I unlock my mum's tablet with my fingerprint.[↗](../../fingerprint/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Press your finger on the ink pad to make a fingerprint.[↗](../../fingerprint/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The police fingerprinted the suspect.[↗](../../fingerprint/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · There are sticky fingerprints all over the fridge door\![↗](../../fingerprint/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **fingerspell** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To fingerspell is to spell out a word letter by letter using hand shapes in sign language, for example a name or a word that has no sign.[↗](../../fingerspell/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We learnt to fingerspell our names in BSL.[↗](../../fingerspell/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She fingerspelled the name of her town.[↗](../../fingerspell/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · In ASL you fingerspell with one hand.[↗](../../fingerspell/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Can you fingerspell «cat»?[↗](../../fingerspell/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Names are often fingerspelt because they have no sign.[↗](../../fingerspell/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class practised fingerspelling every morning.[↗](../../fingerspell/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **fingerspelling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Fingerspelling is spelling out words letter by letter with hand shapes, as part of a sign language.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It is used for names, places and words that have no sign of their own.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We learned fingerspelling in assembly.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I can fingerspell my name in British Sign Language.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Fingerspelling is used for names that have no sign.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · In American Sign Language, fingerspelling uses one hand.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · British fingerspelling uses both hands.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She fingerspelled the word «cat» slowly so I could follow.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · A poster of the fingerspelling alphabet hangs in our classroom.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Fingerspelling fast takes lots of practice.[↗](../../fingerspelling/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **fingertip** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The very end of a finger.[↗](../../fingertip/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* At your fingertips: easy to reach or find, ready for you to use (information at your fingertips).[↗](../../fingertip/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Braille is read with the fingertips.[↗](../../fingertip/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · My fingertips went numb in the snow.[↗](../../fingertip/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Touch the fabric gently with your fingertips.[↗](../../fingertip/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Every fingertip has its own pattern of lines called a fingerprint.[↗](../../fingertip/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · With a tablet, a whole library is at your fingertips.[↗](../../fingertip/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep your fingertips away from the door hinge.[↗](../../fingertip/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · She was an artist to her fingertips.[↗](../../fingertip/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **finish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To finish means to come to the end of something, to complete it.[↗](../../finish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The finish is the end of a race, where the finish line is.[↗](../../finish/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To finish something up or off is to use or eat the last of it.[↗](../../finish/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* A finish is the look of a surface, like a shiny finish.[↗](../../finish/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She finishes the book in 5 days.[↗](../../finish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · How long will it take to finish the puzzle?[↗](../../finish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · He finished the race in 20 minutes.[↗](../../finish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · They need to finish 30 pages.[↗](../../finish/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Finish your homework before you play.[↗](../../finish/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · She was first to cross the finish line.[↗](../../finish/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Who finished the milk?[↗](../../finish/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The table has a shiny finish.[↗](../../finish/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Just let me finish carving this cross.[↗](../../finish/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · A light shalt thou make to the ark, and to a cubit shalt thou finish it upward; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.[↗](../../finish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.6.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finish/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus: Who gave you a decree to build this house, and to finish this wall?[↗](../../finish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.5.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finish/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · 'The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.[↗](../../finish/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ZEC.4.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finish/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · At the same time came to them Tattenai, the governor beyond the River, and Shethar-bozenai, and their companions, and said thus unto them: 'Who gave you a decree to build this house, and to finish this structure?'[↗](../../finish/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings EZR.5.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finish/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **finished** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Finished means done, at the end, complete.[↗](../../finished/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Finished is the past of finish.[↗](../../finished/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «I'm finished» can mean I have nothing more to do or eat.[↗](../../finished/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She has finished 12 of the 20 pages.[↗](../../finished/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He finished his homework in 40 minutes.[↗](../../finished/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · How many are left after she finished 3?[↗](../../finished/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The finished cake weighs 2 kg.[↗](../../finished/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Are you finished with the scissors?[↗](../../finished/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The finished picture looked great.[↗](../../finished/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · When the game finished, we went home.[↗](../../finished/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Then they finished dressing and disappeared.[↗](../../finished/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And the heaven and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.[↗](../../finished/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.2.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finished/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses spoke in the ears of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song, until they were finished: (Torah DEU.31.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finished/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished, (Torah DEU.31.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finished/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · So Solomon built the house, and finished it.[↗](../../finished/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.6.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finished/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.[↗](../../finished/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1KI.7.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finished/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Thus all the work that Solomon wrought for the house of the LORD was finished.[↗](../../finished/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 2CH.5.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../finished/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **finite** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Finite means having an end or a limit; not going on forever.[↗](../../finite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (grammar) A finite verb is a verb that shows tense and agrees with its subject, as in «she runs».[↗](../../finite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The Earth has finite supplies of oil.[↗](../../finite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our time on the trip is finite, so let's hurry.[↗](../../finite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A finite set has an end, like the days of the week.[↗](../../finite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The counting numbers are infinite, not finite.[↗](../../finite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In «She sings», «sings» is a finite verb.[↗](../../finite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The word סָפַר safar is technically a finite verb, and not a noun as the syntax requires.[↗](../../finite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation)[↗](../../finite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Since One, 1 is the finite, the Zero, 0 is the true infinite of the Pythagoreans.[↗](../../finite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../finite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Chaos .signified in the ancient cosmogonies the vacant, in- finite space out of which sprang all things that exist.[↗](../../finite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../finite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/) … [17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/17/) **18** [19](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/19/) … [49](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/49/) - ← previous: [page 17](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/F/page/17/) - next →: [page 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