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point
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- pronunciation:
- poInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- beside the point, to the point
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the sharp end of something.
The pencil point broke when he pressed on it.
- synonyms:
- end, spike, tip
- similar words:
- apex, extremity, prong
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| definition 2: |
a piece of land that stretches out into the water.
We had a picnic on the point.- synonyms:
- cape, spit
- similar words:
- headland, peninsula, projection, promontory
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| definition 3: |
a position or degree on a scale.
Do you know the freezing point of water?- synonyms:
- degree
- similar words:
- phase, position, stage, step
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| definition 4: |
a particular moment in time.
She was at the point of eating dinner when the phone rang.- synonyms:
- 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.
What's the point of that joke?- synonyms:
- sense, significance
- similar words:
- importance, issue, meaning, object, purpose, substance
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| definition 6: |
a special quality.
This horse has many good points.- synonyms:
- detail, property, quality, trait
- similar words:
- attribute, characteristic, component, part
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| definition 7: |
one of the thirty-two directions as marked on a compass.
- similar words:
- direction
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| definition 8: |
a particular place in space or in the world.
The train stops at many points between the two cities.We found a point on the map where the groups of hikers could meet. |
| definition 9: |
a punctuation mark (.). It is also called a period.
- synonyms:
- period
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| definition 10: |
a unit used for keeping score in certain sports.
She scored sixteen points in the basketball game. |
| related words: |
aim, coordinate, end, goal, instant, moment, objective, occasion, period, term, theme, time, topic, use, way |
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| phrase: |
beside the point, to the point |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
points, pointing, pointed |
| definition 1: |
to aim or direct at something.
The captain pointed the sailboat into the wind.- synonyms:
- aim, direct, level
- similar words:
- shine
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| definition 2: |
to call attention to by signaling (usually followed by "out").
The guide pointed out many interesting buildings.- synonyms:
- designate, indicate
- similar words:
- direct, note, show
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| definition 3: |
to show direction or location by indicating with one's finger.
I pointed to the path the dog had taken.
- similar words:
- denote
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| related words: |
aim, send, steer |
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