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point (noun)
Point has many meanings.
- the sharp end of something
I like to have a really sharp point on my pencil.
- a decimal point
Two point six centimetres (2.6 cm)
- a small area of light or colour
He saw a point of light in the sky.
Jeff started shouting, and it was at this point that I left.
Fighting broke out at several points around the city.
Lennox Lewis won the boxing match on points.
Sheila summarised the main points that came up in the discussion.
What point are you trying to make? I can't follow your argument.
Check out expressions
- What's the point?
( = I don't see why I'm doing this)
- There's no point in doing this.
( = There's no reason to do this)
- Get to the point!
( = Stop talking so much and finish your argument)
- It's beside the point.
( = It's irrelevant)
- You've made your point.
( = I have listened to and understood your point of view, so stop)
- It's a sore point.
( = It annoys me, so don't talk about it)
- You've got a point./ Point taken.
( = I admit, that's a convincing argument)
- I agree with you up to a point.
( = I agree – but not completely)
Check out verb and adjective collocations
make a point
raise a point
labour a point ( = to talk about it too much)
prove a point
a crucial point
a focal point
a key point
the main point
Check out other related words
- dot
- spot
- argument
- viewpoint
- opinion
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