point

//pɔɪnt//
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Noun

pointSingular
pointsPlural
1

A sharp or tapered end of something

Be careful with the point of that knife.

2

A particular spot, place, or position

We agreed to meet at a point halfway between our houses.

3

A single item or detail in a discussion or argument

She made several good points during the meeting.

4

The main or essential idea; the purpose or reason

What's the point of arguing about it?

5

A unit of scoring in a game or sport

Our team scored 15 points in the first half.

6

A dot or mark used in writing or printing, especially a period

Don't forget to put a point at the end of the sentence.

7

A specific moment in time

At that point, I realized I had made a mistake.

Verb

pointInfinitive
pointPresent tense
pointedPast tense
pointedPast participle
pointingPresent participle
pointsThird-person singular
1

To direct attention or indicate direction with one's finger or an object

She pointed at the map to show where we were.

2

To aim or direct something in a particular direction

She pointed the camera at the sunset.

3

To indicate or suggest something

The evidence points to his innocence.