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A very small dot or mark
“I can see a point of light emanating in the distance.”
A particular spot, place, or position in an area or on a map, object, or surface
“The valley is located at a point between two large mountains.”
A particular moment in time or stage in a process
“We were running low on fuel at one point and things were looking pretty dire.”
An extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen
“By the late 1960s, many believed the species was on the point of extinction.”
An advantage or purpose that can be gained from doing something
“The whole point of this healthy lifestyle is to look and feel better.”
The principal aspect or dimension of something
“Your entire diatribe still failed to address the underlying point of this discussion.”
A single item or detail in an extended discussion, list, or text
“The first point in the report is the one you should pay the most heed to.”
A distinctive feature or characteristic, typically a good one, of a person or thing
“A dainty, elegant pergola is the focal point at one end of the garden.”
A narrow piece of land jutting out into the sea
“We'll head back around the point and into that last small bight we passed on our way here.”
The tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object
“The point of his sword glimmered menacingly in the evening sun.”
A stage or level at which a change of state occurs
“Turn off the stove once the liquid reaches its boiling point.”
(the point) The critical or decisive moment
“He's all talk, but when it gets to the point he comes up empty.”
The scoring unit of a sports competition
“Teams will get a point for each goal they score.”
A punctuation mark, typically used to indicate the end of a phrase or sentence
“Always finish your sentences with a point to improve the readability of your writing.”
An electrical outlet
“Is there a spare power point around here for me to plug my charger into?”
The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing
Provision in document
A place, especially in a town or city and having a particular character or use
A subject matter or general area of interest
A particular incident, or the time at which it takes place
A comment or something said
A corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure
The state or condition of being useful
A thing that extends outwards from something else
A point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch
The place where someone lives or an organization is situated
A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft
The quality of being full of life, energy or spirit
An opinion, belief, or way of looking at things
Harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character
A goal in football
An instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon
The state of affairs of someone or something
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent
The condition or state of being at the front or highest level
A small, sharp broad-headed nail
The climax of a joke
A court position in basketball responsible for orchestrating team plays and distributing the ball
The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
(point to) To show as probable, or to call attention to
“In response to your question, all signs point to yes.”
To direct or face in a specific direction
“She would point her camera towards the horizon, hoping to take the perfect photo of the sunset.”
To give a point to
“It's time to point your blunt pencil.”
To direct the attention of someone to
To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion
To make gestures or motions, as in speaking
To make contact or communication with
To lead or guide
To protrude (out) and be visible
To focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
To add punctuation to
To lean or bend at an angle
To erect or point upwards
To establish a fact to be true
To become or make more intense
To diffuse, radiate or give off
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