points
noun · verb
Form of point , plural of point.
Simple meaning
A small dot or mark.
Pronunciation
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poyntsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɔɪnts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of point
A small dot or mark.
plural of point
Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
plural of point
A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark.
plural of point
Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc.
verb
third-person singular of point
To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
third-person singular of point
To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
third-person singular of point
To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
third-person singular of point
To face in a particular direction.
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This meaning: A small dot or mark.
Used this way, points is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The arrow of a compass points north.”verb
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Inflected forms
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A geometric element that has position but no extension.
Word family
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A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
Not having a point especially a sharp point.
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A system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules.
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