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Synonyms of index

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Another word for index is teacher. Other synonyms of index are forefinger and arrow-finger.

Synonyms and similar words for index

nounThe index finger; the forefinger.

nounA symbol resembling a pointing hand, used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph.

  • maniculeA symbol resembling a hand with the index finger extended, used to draw attention to or indicate something.

nounThat which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.

  • indicatorA pointer or index that indicates something.

Meaning of index

  1. noun An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
  2. noun The index finger; the forefinger.
  3. noun A movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc.

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Questions about synonyms of index

What is another word for index?
Index has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as teacher, forefinger and arrow-finger.
What does index mean?
Index means an alphabetical listing of items and their location.

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