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point
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- pronunciation:
- poInt
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A point is the sharp end of something.
I pushed too hard with my pencil, and the point broke.
- synonyms:
- end, tip
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| definition 2: |
A point of land is a piece of land that sticks out into a body of water. It is a little like a peninsula, but it is not nearly as large, and a peninsula sticks out more.
There is a lighthouse out at the end of the point.There is a small park on the point with a beach for swimming.- synonyms:
- cape
- similar words:
- peninsula
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| definition 3: |
A point is a particular spot or place in the world or in space.
Daniel showed us the point on the map where they camped last summer.My dad says the train goes from New York City to Washington, but it stops at many points in between. |
| definition 4: |
A point is a particular moment in time.
Mia's brother finally said he was sorry for scaring her. Until that point, she was really mad at him.Every day, at some point in the afternoon, my grandmother gets tired and lies down for a nap.I was at the point of winning the game when my mom called and said I had to come home.- synonyms:
- edge, instant, moment
- similar words:
- brink, degree, phase, position, second, stage
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| definition 5: |
A point is a reason or purpose for something, or it is the main thing that someone is trying to communicate when they speak or write.
Dave's mom says he has to make his bed every day, but he doesn't really understand the point. He says it will just get messy again.I don't understand what your point is. What are you trying to say?- synonyms:
- sense
- similar words:
- importance, issue, meaning, object, purpose, substance
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| definition 6: |
We use points as a way to count how many times a person or team scores in a game. Some games or sports give more points for scoring when one way of scoring is more difficult than another way. At the end of a game, the person or team with the most points wins the game. Teachers also give points when students get right answers on their homework or a test, and sometimes they take points away when students make mistakes.
My brother scored a point in his soccer game after school today. He was so happy. |
| definition 7: |
If a person or thing has many good points, it means that there are many particular things about them that are good.
One of my little brother's bad points is that he doesn't like to share anything, but his good point is that he's never mean or nasty.My room's best point is that it has a big window and I can see outside from my bed.- synonyms:
- detail, property, quality
- similar words:
- characteristic, part, specific
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| definition 8: |
A point is a particular degree or place on a scale. The freezing point of water, for example, is the particular degree at which water freezes. On the Fahrenheit scale, the freezing point is 32 degrees.
We put the noodles into the pot of water once the water reached the boiling point.When the air temperature outside reaches the point at which water freezes, there is a possibility of snow falling.- synonyms:
- degree
- similar words:
- phase, position, stage, step
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| definition 9: |
A point is a punctuation mark that you put at the end of a sentence.
You need to put a point here, at the end of your sentence.- synonyms:
- period
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| related words: |
aim, end, goal, instant, moment, occasion, period, term, time, topic, use |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
points, pointing, pointed |
| definition 1: |
When you point, you aim your finger in the direction of something or someone.
My mom asked who spilled the orange juice, and my brother pointed at me.
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| definition 2: |
When you point something, you aim it at something or in a certain direction.
Melissa pointed her finger at the bird in the tree.- synonyms:
- aim, direct, level
- similar words:
- shine
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| definition 3: |
When you point out something, you call attention to it and say something about it.
Our tour guide pointed out some interesting things in the capitol building.- synonyms:
- indicate
- similar words:
- direct, note, show
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| related words: |
aim, send |
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