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point
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- pronunciation:
- poInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- beside the point, point out
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the sharp end of something.
The pencil point broke when he pressed on it.
- synonyms:
- end, tip
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| definition 2: |
a particular moment in time.
I was at the point of leaving when the phone rang.- similar words:
- degree, phase, position, second, stage
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| definition 3: |
the meaning or purpose of a statement or action.
What's the point of that joke?- similar words:
- importance, issue, meaning, object, purpose, substance
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| definition 4: |
a special quality.
This horse has many good points.- synonyms:
- detail, quality
- similar words:
- part
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| definition 5: |
a unit used for keeping score in certain sports or achieving a grade in school.
She scored sixteen points in the basketball game.She earned ninety points on her test. |
| definition 6: |
a particular place in the world.
We stopped at three points between New York and Florida on our trip. |
| related words: |
aim, end, period, time, topic, use |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
points, pointing, pointed |
| definition: |
to aim or direct at something.
I pointed my finger at my nose.- synonyms:
- aim, direct
- similar words:
- shine
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| related words: |
aim |
| phrase: |
beside the point, point out |
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