Point
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɔɪnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Point is a noun meaning A small dot or mark.
Meaning
A small dot or mark.
More Meanings
- A small discrete division or individual feature of something.
- A sharp extremity.
- The act of pointing.
- (nautical) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
- Lace worked by the needle.
- In various sports, a position of a certain player, or, by extension, the player occupying that position.
- (historical) A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
Example Sentences
point de Venise; Brussels point
It's rude to point at other people.
Now must the world point at poor Katharine.
Point at the tattered coat and ragged shoe.
Word Forms
- points
- pointing
- pointed
Synonyms for point
Depending on context, synonyms include location, place, position, spot, ord, moment.
Antonyms for point
Common opposites include unpointedness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include item, betoken, indicate, bespeak, period, show.
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