point

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the reason for doing something or the meaning of it.

n. the underlying purpose, intent, or utility of an action or statement.

“I don't see the point of waiting in line for three hours.”

“Critics argued that there was little point in continuing the research if the initial hypothesis had already been proven false.”

A1 · Beginner Countable noun Sports

n. a unit used to count the score in a game or sport.

n. a numerical unit used to track the score or standing in a competitive context.

“The team won by only two points in the final minute.”

“The league leader is currently five points ahead of their closest rival after a series of unexpected victories.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. the thin, sharp end of something like a pencil or a knife.

n. the tapered or sharp extremity of an object.

Español:punta

“The point of my pencil broke while I was writing.”

“The climber carefully tested the point of his ice axe before shifting his weight onto the frozen ledge.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Mathematics

n. the small dot used to separate whole numbers from parts of a number.

n. the dot used to separate the integral part of a number from the fractional part in decimal notation.

“The price is five point nine nine dollars.”

“The calculation must be accurate to at least three decimal points to ensure the structural integrity of the bridge.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a particular place or a specific moment in time.

n. a precise geographical location or a specific juncture in a process or period.

“At this point in the movie, the hero finally escapes.”

“The two hiking trails meet at a point overlooking the valley, providing a natural resting place for travelers.”

A1 · Beginner

v. to show where something is by using your finger or an object.

v. to indicate a direction or object by extending a finger or other pointer.

“It is rude to point at people in the street.”

“The witness was asked to point at the suspect in the courtroom to confirm the identification.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to be aimed or turned toward a certain direction.

v. to be oriented or directed toward a specific target or compass direction.

“The signpost points toward the city center.”

“The compass needle always points north, regardless of which way the hiker is actually walking.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to suggest that something is likely to happen or is true.

v. to indicate a likely outcome or suggest the truth of a particular conclusion.

“All the evidence points to him being innocent.”

“Recent economic indicators point toward a slow recovery in the housing market over the next fiscal year.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

interj. you say this to show you understand or agree with someone's argument.

interj. used to acknowledge the validity of an opponent's argument or a speaker's observation.

“Point taken. I will try to be more careful next time.”

“Point taken; however, we must still consider the budgetary constraints before approving the expansion.”