Word
finer
Phoneticsfin·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfaɪnɝ/
UK/fˈaɪnɐ/
Definitions
01higher quality
B1 · Intermediate
adj. better in quality or more impressive than something else.
adj. denoting a superior grade of quality, craftsmanship, or aesthetic value compared to another.
“This restaurant uses finer ingredients than the one down the street.”
“The collector was willing to pay a premium for the finer porcelain, noting the subtle differences in glaze that distinguished it from the mass-produced sets.”
02more detailed or delicate
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. made of smaller parts or having more detail.
adj. consisting of smaller particles or more intricate details; having a thinner or more delicate texture.
“You need a finer brush to paint the small details on the model.”
“The desert sand was much finer than the grit found on the coast, blowing easily into the smallest crevices of the machinery.”
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03more precise
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. showing very small and important differences.
adj. referring to subtle distinctions or more precise measurements.
“We need to look at the finer details of the contract before we sign it.”
“A finer analysis of the data revealed several minor trends that the initial report had completely overlooked.”
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04someone who purifies
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technology Technical
n. a person or machine that removes dirt or unwanted parts from something.
n. an agent, whether human or mechanical, that refines or purifies a substance, such as metal or oil.
“The gold finer worked all day to remove the impurities from the metal.”
“In the traditional smelting process, the finer played a crucial role in ensuring the purity of the final silver bars.”
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01. finer things
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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