| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | speck |
Synonyms: |
bit, count, dot, fleck, flyspeck, full stop, iota, mark, minim, mite, mote, notch, particle, period, scrap, stop, tittle, trace |
| Notes: | the stylus, or point, of a record player is held by the cartridge; the base of the turntable is called the deck |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | specific location |
Synonyms: |
locality, locus, place, position, site, situation, spot, stage, station, where |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sharp end, top, end of extension |
Synonyms: |
apex, awn, barb, beak, bill, cape, claw, cusp, dagger, foreland, head, headland, jag, nib, pin point, prick, prickler, promontory, prong, snag, spike, spine, spire, spur, sticker, stiletto, summit, sword, thorn, tine, tip, tooth |
Antonyms: |
bluntness, dullness |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | circumstance, stage; limited time |
Synonyms: |
brink, condition, date, degree, duration, edge, extent, instant, juncture, limit, moment, period, point in time, position, threshold, time, verge, very minute |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | goal, aim |
Synonyms: |
appeal, attraction, bottom line, charm, cogency, design, effectiveness, end, fascination, intent, intention, interest, motive, name of the game, nitty-gritty, nub, nuts and bolts, object, objective, punch*, purpose, reason, significance, use, usefulness, utility, validity, validness |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | meaning, essence |
Synonyms: |
argument, bottom line, burden, core, crux, drift, force, gist, head, heart, idea, import, kicker, main idea, marrow, matter, meat*, motif, motive, name of the game, nitty-gritty, nub, nuts and bolts, pith, pointer, proposition, punch line, question, score, stuff, subject, subject matter, text, theme, thrust, tip, tip-off, topic |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | aspect, characteristic |
Synonyms: |
attribute, case, circumstance, circumstantial, constituent, detail, element, facet, feature, instance, item, material, nicety, part, particular, peculiarity, property, quality, respect, side, thing*, trait |
Antonyms: |
personality, whole |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | scoring unit of sport competition |
Synonyms: |
count, mark, notch, score, tally |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | show as probable; call attention |
Synonyms: |
bespeak, button down, denote, designate, direct, finger*, hint, imply, indicate, lead, make*, name, offer, peg, pin down, put down for, put finger on, signify, suggest, tab, tag* |
| Main Entry: | point |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | direct, lead |
Synonyms: |
aim, beam*, bring to bear, cast, face, guide, head, influence, lay, level, look, slant, steer, tend, train, turn, zero in |