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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.
- a moment in time
Jeff started shouting, and it was at this point that I left.
- a particular place
Fighting broke out at several points around the city.
- a way of scoring
Lennox Lewis won the boxing match on points.
- a discussion topic
Sheila summarised the main points that came up in the discussion.
- an argument
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
- verbs
make a point
raise a point
labour a point ( = to talk about it too much)
prove a point
- adjectives
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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