point
∞
1.0
- noun
- /pɔɪnt/
- And then and then at some point it's going to stop.
- starting point
- turning point
- point of view
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Watch on YouTubeAnd let's just choose a point A right here.
- And let's just choose a point A right here.
- But my thought is, at this point, why the hell not?
- And he called this point the cosmic egg.
- That's your road map to point B, right?
- Jake Paul is just at this point such a douche.
- And now you're chasing ghosts at that point, right?
- Now then, did you at any point see the entire hammer?
- And by handball, at this point, we still mean handball.
Examples
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How much does it take from this point forward to finish?
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Nevertheless, migration to distant points on the map did not destroy the kinship network.
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But my thought is, at this point, why the hell not?
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Are you at a point where you are OK?
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And at that point, what was the state of the ship?
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I'm willing to try anything at this point.
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And at this point, you're probably all thinking it's nothing special.
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Community colleges take pride in being an access point to higher education for underserved populations.
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He didn't know at this point what the right answer was.
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But my thought is, at this point, why the hell not?
Synonyms
∞
1.0
A particular area where something is or should be
∞
1.0
A very short time or a particular point in time
∞
1.0
A particular place where someone or something is
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1.7
A time or step in a process
123
3.3
An exact moment when something happens
46
6.6
A time when an important decision must be made
Antonyms
Idioms
- Texting
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4.9
To understand and accept that someone's remark makes sense even if you do not agree
Compounds
69
4.1
An American army school on the west bank of the Hudson River north of New York City
25
2.9
A single piece of information, for example one measurement or observation in a study
- US
17
3.3
A point given after a touchdown when a team kicks the ball through the goalposts
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3.2
A number that shows how well a student does in tests and classes, based on their marks
- Formal
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6.3
A question raised in a formal meeting to show someone may have broken the rules
- Informal
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4.4
A small sign of approval people get from others for doing something helpful
- Specialized
4
3.4
The temperature at which a liquid turns into a gas at normal air pressure
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4.1
An official place like an airport where people or goods enter a country and have customs and immigration checks
- Specialized
3
5.7
The point where a liquid or gas can no longer dissolve more substance
- Specialized
2
6.8
A single spot where pollution or radiation comes from, for example a factory
- Specialized
2
2.8
The temperature at which a liquid becomes solid at normal air pressure
- Specialized
2
6.3
A point in a picture where parallel lines seem to meet in the distance
- Specialized
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4.4
The point where rays of light come together after passing through a lens
- Specialized
1
7.5
The lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off enough vapor to catch fire in air
How Specific
Surface Forms
Etymology
Point comes from Latin punctum 'a precise spot', and it also means a specific moment, place, or stage. So a 'point in time' is a particular moment or position.