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points

|points|

/pɔɪnts/

(point)

specific location or direction

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adverb
point	points	pointing	points	pointed	pointed	pointing	pointedly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'point' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'point,' where 'point' meant 'dot or spot.'

Historical Evolution

'point' changed from the Old French word 'point' and eventually became the modern English word 'point'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'dot or spot,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a specific location or unit of scoring.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a specific location or place.

The map shows various points of interest.

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Noun 2

a unit of scoring in a game or competition.

She scored 10 points in the game.

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Verb 1

to direct someone's attention towards something.

He points to the sky.

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Verb 2

to aim or direct something in a particular direction.

She points the camera at the subject.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39