point

noun / verb/pɔɪnt/ 🔊 listen

point is a multi-meaning English word — noun and verb. From a tip to a score, from purpose to pointing; here are the 5 most common.

📖 Meanings

1a point, tip (noun)
"The pencil has a sharp point." — (tip)
2a point (game/score)
"They scored three points." — (score)
3purpose, reason (noun)
"What's the point of this?" — (purpose)
4to point (verb)
"She pointed at the door." — (indicate)
5an idea, argument (noun)
"That's a good point." — (idea)

🔄 Often confused

point vs dot →point vs score →point out vs point at →

💬 Phrasal verbs

point outto the pointmiss the point
❓ What does “What's the point?” mean?