'point' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'point' with 20 example sentences.

See meaning of 'point'

point noun

: a geometric element that has position but no extension

: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

: a brief version of the essential meaning of something

: an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

: a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

: an instant of time

: the object of an activity

: a V shape

: a very small circular shape

: the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest

: a promontory extending out into a large body of water

: a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

: a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect

: an outstanding characteristic

: sharp end

: any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass

: a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch

: one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan

: a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations

: a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer

: the dot at the left of a decimal fraction

: the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip

: a distinguishing or individuating characteristic

: the gun muzzle's direction

: a wall socket

: a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs

point verb

: indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

: be oriented

: direct into a position for use

: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

: be a signal for or a symptom of

: sail close to the wind

: mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics

: mark with diacritics

: mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes

: be positionable in a specified manner

: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

: indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle

: give a point to

: repair the joints of bricks

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You missed the point entirely.

I appreciate your point of view.

Try to see it from my point of view.

Let me point out three mistakes in your article.

It's very rude to point at people.

Please come to the point.

There was no point in arguing with him.

From my personal point of view, his opinion is right.

Mathematics is her weak point.

There's no point in waiting.

Everyone has their own strong and weak points.

We cannot agree with you on this point.

Sorry, I don't get your point.

I think that that's an important point.

Thanks for pointing out the difference.

What's the point of your question?

At that point, anything could've happened.

I think this is beside the point right now.

At this point, we can only hope.

What's the point in doing this?

Words related to 'point'

tip dot indicate aim

Words near 'point' in the dictionary

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