Synonyms for

Point

Verb / pɔɪnt / Another word for point — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sharp or tapered end of something

Synonyms & similar words

head luff gunpoint sharpen pointedness taper item indicate bespeak show stage fullpoint degree compasspoint target dot place channelize fullstop steer percentagepoint detail manoeuver tip level tip end peak top head nose spike prick jut apex summit crest vertex pinnacle climax culmination cusp acme zenith height

Synonyms by register

Formal

aspect issue topic subject

Informal

thing bit deal matter

Literary

essence nub kernel

Antonyms

fullness area surface whole bulk mass

Common collocations

  • point of view
  • point out
  • make a point
  • get the point
  • at this point
  • point of interest
  • sharp point
  • point of contact

Word family

noun point
verb point
adjective pointed
adverb pointedly

Usage note

The word 'point' can refer to a specific location, a sharp end, or the main idea of something. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He used the point of his sword to break the lock.
  2. The cats claws were sharp at the point.
  3. The pencil is dull and needs to be sharpened to a point.
  4. I can see the point youre making, but I dont agree with it.
  5. She pointed out the window to show me the bird on the tree.

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