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Meaning of the word point in English

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point

US /pɔɪnt/
UK /pɔɪnt/
"point" picture

Noun

1.

the tapered, sharp, or rounded end of a tool, weapon, or other object

Example:
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The point of the knife was very sharp.
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He used the point of his pen to mark the spot.
Synonym:
tip end extremity peak apex
2.

a particular spot, place, or position

Example:
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Meet me at the designated point.
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From this point, we can see the whole city.
Synonym:
spot location place position site
3.

an idea, opinion, or piece of information

Example:
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I understand your point.
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The main point of the discussion was climate change.
Synonym:
argument idea opinion view gist
4.

a unit of scoring in a game or competition

Example:
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Our team scored the winning point.
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He lost a point for touching the net.
Synonym:
score mark unit

Verb

1.

direct one's finger or something held in one's hand toward something in order to draw attention to it

Example:
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She pointed to the map to show us the route.
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He pointed out the mistake in the report.
Synonym:
indicate direct show gesture
2.

aim (a weapon or camera) at someone or something

Example:
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He pointed the gun at the target.
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The camera was pointed directly at the stage.
Synonym:
aim direct level train
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