point

[pɔɪnt]

point Definition

• 1. a particular spot, place, or position in an area or on a map
• 2. an opinion or fact that deserves consideration or attention
• 3. a sharp or tapered end of an object

Using point: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "point" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The point where the two lines intersect is called the vertex.

• Example

  I see your point, but I still disagree with you.

• Example

  Be careful with that pencil, the point is very sharp.

point Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for point

• tip
• end
• peak
• location
• fact
• detail
• argument

Antonyms for point

• whole
• totality

Idioms Using point

• at this point in time

  at this moment; currently

  Example

  At this point in time, we are not accepting any new applications.

• beside the point

  irrelevant or not important to the current topic

  Example

  Whether or not he likes the color of the car is beside the point. We need to focus on its safety features.

• missing the point

  failing to understand the main idea or purpose of something

  Example

  He keeps arguing about minor details, but he's missing the point of the whole project.

Phrases with point

• get to the point

  to speak directly and concisely about the main topic

  Example

  Can you please get to the point? I don't have all day.

• make a point

  to express an idea or opinion clearly and effectively

  Example

  She made a good point about the importance of education.

• point of no return

  the point in a situation where it is impossible to go back to the way things were before

  Example

  Once we sign the contract, we will have reached the point of no return.

Origins of point

from Old French 'point', meaning 'dot, mark'

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Summary: point in Brief

The term 'point' [pɔɪnt] refers to a specific location, opinion, or sharp end. It can denote a physical location, such as 'The point where the two lines intersect,' or a mental one, as in 'I see your point.' 'Point' also extends into phrases like 'get to the point,' and idioms like 'beside the point,' indicating irrelevance, and 'missing the point,' denoting a failure to understand the main idea.