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A tally of something, especially points in a game
The details or fine points of something
The conditions of an agreement
Topics in dispute, or up for debate
Elements or circumstances contributing to a result
Praise or merit for a noteworthy act
Considerations that can be used to support one's case in debate
Thin, pointed, projecting parts
“The point of his sword glimmered menacingly in the evening sun.”
(sports) A score or goal which results from a well-executed sequence of actions
Plural for a very small dot or mark
“I can see a point of light emanating in the distance.”
Plural for a particular spot, place, or position in an area or on a map, object, or surface
“The valley is located at a point between two large mountains.”
Plural for a particular moment in time or stage in a process
“We were running low on fuel at one point and things were looking pretty dire.”
Plural for an extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen
“By the late 1960s, many believed the species was on the point of extinction.”
Plural for an advantage or purpose that can be gained from doing something
“The whole point of this healthy lifestyle is to look and feel better.”
Plural for the principal aspect or dimension of something
“Your entire diatribe still failed to address the underlying point of this discussion.”
Plural for a single item or detail in an extended discussion, list, or text
“The first point in the report is the one you should pay the most heed to.”
Plural for a distinctive feature or characteristic, typically a good one, of a person or thing
“A dainty, elegant pergola is the focal point at one end of the garden.”
Plural for a narrow piece of land jutting out into the sea
“We'll head back around the point and into that last small bight we passed on our way here.”
Plural for a stage or level at which a change of state occurs
“Turn off the stove once the liquid reaches its boiling point.”
(the point) Plural for the critical or decisive moment
“He's all talk, but when it gets to the point he comes up empty.”
Plural for the scoring unit of a sports competition
“Teams will get a point for each goal they score.”
Plural for a punctuation mark, typically used to indicate the end of a phrase or sentence
“Always finish your sentences with a point to improve the readability of your writing.”
Plural for an electrical outlet
“Is there a spare power point around here for me to plug my charger into?”
Plural for the quality of being clear, logical, and convincing
Plural for a hard, sharp and pointed projection or structure
Plural for a place, especially in a town or city and having a particular character or use
Plural for a subject matter or general area of interest
Plural for a comment or something said
Plural for a corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure
Plural for the state or condition of being useful
Plural for a thing that extends outwards from something else
Plural for a point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch
Plural for a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Plural for the pointed top of a mountain
Plural for a chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft
Plural for the quality of being full of life, energy or spirit
Plural for an opinion, belief, or way of looking at things
Plural for harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character
Plural for a goal in football
Plural for an instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon
Plural for the place to which someone or something is going or being sent
Plural for the condition or state of being at the front or highest level
Plural for a small, sharp broad-headed nail
Plural for the climax of a joke
Plural for a court position in basketball responsible for orchestrating team plays and distributing the ball
Plural for the outside limit of an object, area, or surface
To establish a fact to be true
(point to) To show as probable, or to call attention to
“In response to your question, all signs point to yes.”
To direct or face in a specific direction
“She would point her camera towards the horizon, hoping to take the perfect photo of the sunset.”
To give a point to
“It's time to point your blunt pencil.”
To direct the attention of someone to
To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion
To make gestures or motions, as in speaking
To make contact or communication with
To call attention or refer (to)
To lead or guide
To protrude (out) and be visible
To add punctuation to
To lean or bend at an angle
To erect or point upwards
To become or make more intense
To diffuse, radiate or give off
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