point

noun
UK: /pɔɪnt/
US: /pɔɪnt/

  1. A dot or mark used to separate parts of a number or to end a sentence.

    1. Put a point after each sentence you write about point. [ ] [ ]
    2. The most important point is that we are trying to prove a different point. [ ] [ ]

  2. An idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written.

    1. That's a good point, but I have another point to make now. [ ] [ ]
    2. I think you have missed my point entirely in the previous point that I said. [ ] [ ]

  3. The sharp end of something.

    1. Be careful with that pencil; the point is very sharp and can hurt. [ ] [ ]
    2. The point of the spear was designed to pierce even the toughest armor during a point of war. [ ] [ ]

  4. A place or position.

    1. We met at the meeting point, which was a central point for us. [ ] [ ]
    2. From my point of view, your argument doesn't have any point to convince me. [ ] [ ]

  5. A unit of scoring in a game or competition.

    1. Our team scored another point, putting us in the lead at that point. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each correct answer is worth one point, which is a crucial point to achieve victory. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

location detail aspect spot aim direct indicate signify
point verb

  1. To direct someone's attention to something by using your finger or something held in your hand.

    1. Point to the correct answer on the page that has point. [ ] [ ]
    2. She used a laser pointer to point out the key features of a point on the graph. [ ] [ ]

  2. To aim or direct something at a target or in a specific direction.

    1. Point the camera towards the sky for point of great shot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security guard will point the surveillance camera in the direction of any suspicious activity to get point. [ ] [ ]

  3. To express or emphasize something.

    1. I want to point out that you are right on that point. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report points to a number of serious flaws in the system about point. [ ] [ ]
point adjective

  1. Done or made for a particular purpose.

    1. The point of this meeting is for everyone to meet and to point. [ ] [ ]
    2. These actions are point to show that the company tries to fix point. [ ] [ ]
point adverb

  1. Used to emphasize the importance or truth of what you are saying.

    1. I pointedly ignored his rude remark, so I pointed what he do. [ ] [ ]
    2. She pointedly avoided eye contact, making it clear she wants to point. [ ] [ ]
point phrasal-verb

  1. point something out: To draw attention to something.

    1. She pointed out the mistake on the page during the point of argument. [ ] [ ]
    2. He wanted to point out that we need more budget for this point of the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. point something up: To emphasize something.

    1. The speaker pointed up the importance of education on this point. [ ] [ ]
    2. The article points up several areas that need further investigation at this point. [ ] [ ]
point idiom

  1. get to the point: To come to the most important part of what someone is saying.

    1. Can you get to the point quickly? Point is very important now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Just get to the point; we don't have all day for this point of explanation. [ ] [ ]

  2. make a point of doing something: To make sure you do something.

    1. I make a point of arriving early and find point of calm. [ ] [ ]
    2. He makes a point of calling his mother every week; that's his point of discipline. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "point" in English means: A dot or mark used to separate parts of a number or to end a sentence., An idea, opinion, or piece of information that is said or written., The sharp end of something., A place or position., A unit of scoring in a game or competition..

The phonetic transcription of "point" is /pɔɪnt/ in British English and /pɔɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "point": location, detail, aspect, spot, aim, direct, indicate, signify.

Example usage of "point": "Put a point after each sentence you write about point.". More examples on the page.