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point
- pronunciation:
- poInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- beside the point, in point of, stretch a point, to the point
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the sharp end of something.
the point of the speara pencil point- synonyms:
- end, nib, peak, pike, spike, tip
- similar words:
- apex, extremity, pinnacle, prong, tine
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| definition 2: |
a piece of land that extends into water.
- synonyms:
- cape, foreland, spit
- similar words:
- headland, peninsula, projection, promontory
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| definition 3: |
a degree or position, as on a scale.
the freezing point of alcohol- synonyms:
- degree
- similar words:
- phase, position, stage, step
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| definition 4: |
a specific moment in time, esp. in a process or continuing activity.
We were at the point of coming to an agreement when we were interrupted.- synonyms:
- edge, instant, moment, verge
- similar words:
- brink, degree, phase, position, second, stage
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| definition 5: |
the meaning or purpose of a statement or action.
I don't understand your point.What's the point of doing this?- synonyms:
- crux, drift, gist, import, sense, significance
- similar words:
- bottom line, importance, intention, issue, meaning, message, nitty-gritty, object, purpose, substance, tenor
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| definition 6: |
an idea put forth for consideration.
valid points in his argument- synonyms:
- issue, matter, question, subject, topic
- similar words:
- consideration, idea
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| definition 7: |
a particular place in space or in the world.
The train stops at many points between the two cities. |
| definition 8: |
a quality or attribute.
This horse has many good points.- synonyms:
- detail, property, quality, trait
- similar words:
- attribute, characteristic, component, part, specific
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| definition 9: |
one of the thirty-two directions as marked on a compass.
- similar words:
- direction
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| definition 10: |
the punctuation mark (.); period.
- synonyms:
- period
- similar words:
- full stop
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| definition 11: |
a unit used for keeping score in certain sports.
She scored sixteen points in the basketball game. |
| definition 12: |
in education, a unit used for grading and calculating credits.
- similar words:
- mark, score, unit
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| related words: |
aim, bit, coordinate, end, goal, instant, moment, objective, occasion, period, plane, purport, term, text, theme, thing, time, tip, topic, use, way, wind |
| phrase: |
beside the point |
| phrase: |
in point of |
| phrase: |
stretch a point |
| phrase: |
to the point |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
pointed, pointing, points |
| definition 1: |
to aim or direct at something.
She pointed her finger at me.- synonyms:
- aim, direct, level
- similar words:
- home, shine
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| definition 2: |
to call attention to by indicating (usu. fol. by out).
The guide pointed out many interesting buildings.I pointed out the absurdity of waiting.- synonyms:
- designate, indicate, specify
- similar words:
- direct, note, show
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| definition 3: |
to give added emphasis to (often fol. by up).
His crazy actions pointed up the need for control.- synonyms:
- emphasize, highlight, stress
- similar words:
- spotlight
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| definition 4: |
to fill in (masonry) with a cementing substance.
- similar words:
- cement, mortar
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| related words: |
aim, concrete, send, steer, train |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to show direction or location by pointing one's finger.
- similar words:
- denote, specify
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| definition 2: |
to indicate or call attention to something, as a tendency or outcome.
The experiment pointed to a breakthrough.- synonyms:
- bespeak, denote, signify
- similar words:
- augur, bode, imply, portend, signal, suggest
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| definition 3: |
to face in a direction.
The front of the building points northward.- synonyms:
- face, front
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| related words: |
home |
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