Synonyms for
Points
Definition
Points are units of measurement used in games, sports, and competitions to keep score or determine a winner.
Synonyms & similar words
charge
sharpen
tip
taper
guide
manoeuver
stop
point
pointedness
spot
luff
head
target
steer
unpointedness
channelise
channelize
item
level
dot
place
peak
designate
indicate
signal
marks
scores
dots
spots
notches
tallies
units
credits
grades
degrees
levels
stages
steps
phases
degrees
measures
indicators
signs
signals
guides
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- points of view
- key points
- main points
- turning point
- points of interest
- sharp points
- points system
- points scored
Word family
Usage note
The word 'points' can refer to specific locations, scores in a game, or the sharp end of an object. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- The basketball game ended with a score of 75 points to 70 points.
- She earned enough points to win the prize at the fair.
- He marked the points on the scoreboard.
- The teacher gave him extra credit points for his good behavior.
- The GPS gave us directions and told us how many points we had left to reach our destination.
Quotes
"The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting." - Walt Disney
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." - Vince Lombardi
"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt