Meaning & use
point
A specific idea, fact, or purpose that someone wants to communicate or emphasize.
See it in a sentence
Let me make one more point before we move on to questions.
Her main point was that the deadline should be extended by at least a week.
A note on using this word
Point often appears in fixed expressions like get to the point, beside the point, and point of view, each with a slightly different meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A single unit used for scoring in a game, contest, or system.
The team needed just one more point to win the championship.
3. verb
To extend a finger or object toward something in order to indicate its location.
She pointed toward the exit and told us to leave quickly.
Make it your own
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