Pronunciation

/ˈpɔɪnt/

Definitions

Noun

• A point can refer to:
  • A small, sharp end or extremity: “The tip of the pencil hit the paper.”
  • A position or location in space or time: “The meeting will start at 3 o’clock.”
  • A score or ranking in a game or competition: “She scored a goal, giving her team the lead.”
  • A main argument or issue: “The debate centered around two key points.”
  • A single item on a list or agenda: “Discuss the first point on our list.”

Verb

• To point:
  • Direct with a finger or gesture: “Please point to the door.”
  • Indicate or suggest: “The map pointed us in the right direction.”
  • Mention or single out: “He pointed out several important details.”

Adjective

• Pointed:
  • Sharp and slender: “The needle had a pointed tip.”
  • Directed or focused: “His criticism was pointed and to the point.”
  • Obvious or clear: “Her point was well-made.”

Phrases

• “Make a point” means to express an opinion or emphasize something.
• “To lose all points” in a game is to have no score.
• “At this point” signifies a particular moment or stage in a discussion or situation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The teacher wrote a question on the board, underlining a key point.”
• Verb: “He pointed at the stars and told us their names.”
• Adjective: “Her argument was so pointed that it left no room for doubt.”

Synonyms (Noun)

• Spot
• Location
• Position
• Mark
• Score

Synonyms (Verb)

• Indicate
• Demonstrate
• Show
• Signal
• Emphasize

Synonyms (Adjective)

• Sharp
• Accurate
• Clear
• Relevant
• Targeted