point

[pɔɪnt]

Definition:
1. The object of an activity.
2. The main or most important idea in something that is said or done.
3. Direct into a position for use.
4. A brief version of the essential meaning of something.

Use 'point' in a sentence:

1. The hall was filled to bursting point.
2. At this point in time we just have to wait.
3. She refused to back down on a point of principle.
4. We disagree with every point she makes.
5. He elucidated a point of grammar.
6. There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view.
7. It was the high point of the evening.
8. I don't see the point of doing it all again.
9. Jill's nerves are stretched to breaking point.
10. The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries.
11. These statistics are important from an ecological point of view.
12. OK, you've made your point !
13. There's no point in getting angry.
14. I think you've made your point, dear.
15. You may need to amplify this point.
16. Could you expand on that point, please?
17. She pointed out the salient features of the new design.
18. There's no point in getting worked up about it.
19. Let's consider this point further.
20. Several studies point to a real cause for concern over the adequacy of the diet eaten by British children.
21. She fired point-blank at his chest.
22. Can you explain that point again?
23. I don't think she saw the point of the story.
24. The letter was short and to the point.
25. Speed is key at this point.
26. I must take you up on that point.
27. There are two points which I wanted to make.
28. The price is obviously one of the main selling points.
29. There is, in addition, one further point to make.
30. Now, the next point is quite complex.
31. There comes a point where you give up.
32. Yes, that's a good point.
33. There are a number of different points of view on this issue.
34. Can I just pick up that guy's point?
35. I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point.
36. He reluctantly conceded me the point.
37. He reluctantly conceded the point to me.
38. The ship sailed around the point.
39. This leads naturally to my next point.
40. The evidence seems to point in that direction.
41. The point of my question may not be immediately apparent.
42. This last point is crucial.
43. Point taken. Let's drop the subject.
44. Four points stand out as being more important than the rest.
45. The latter point is the most important.
46. Why can't you ever see my point of view?
47. My memory is not clear on that point.
48. The market for computer games has reached saturation point.
49. I should point out that not one of these paintings is original.
50. Medical care is still free at the point of use.
51. When it comes to the point, he always changes his mind.
52. What's the point of all this violence?