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point
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- pronunciation:
- poInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- beside the point, in point of, point out, point to, stretch a point, to the point
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the sharp end of something.
I like a sharp pencil point.Someone stuck the point of the knife into the cheese.
- 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.
We had a picnic out on the point.- synonyms:
- cape, foreland, spit
- similar words:
- headland, peninsula, projection, promontory
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definition 3: |
a degree or position, as on a scale.
0° C is the freezing point of waterAt what point does water boil?- 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.She was making little money at that point in her career.- 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 the point of this paragraph.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 or argument put forth for consideration.
He made several valid points in his essay.- 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 |
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phrase: |
beside the point, in point of, stretch a point, to the point |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
points, pointing, pointed |
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, or to specify, by pointing one's finger.
The professor spoke from the podium while pointing at the blackboard.I asked what was wrong and he pointed to his foot.
- similar words:
- denote, specify
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definition 2: |
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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phrase: |
point out, point to |
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