الإنجليزية

point

gb/pˈɔɪnt/ us/pˈɔɪnt/
A1 الإنجليزية
~ 800
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم A2 entity
1

a particular place or position

A small exact place or position.

نمط الاستخدام: the point of [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'point' with 'place' when referring to larger areas; 'point' is usually more precise and small.
المرادفات
spot (Less formal; often refers to a small visible mark or location.)
الأضداد
area (Refers to a larger space rather than a specific location.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
point on the map |high point |low point |starting point |point of contact
الموضوعات
geometry |navigation |daily life |space |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The highest point of the mountain is covered in snow.
  • She placed her finger on the exact point where it hurt.
  • We agreed to meet at a point halfway between our houses.
  • The map shows every point of interest in the city.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • This is the highest point of the hill.
  • He put his pen on the point on the paper.
  • We meet at a point in the park.
اسم B1 entity
2

the main idea or purpose

The main idea or reason for something.

نمط الاستخدام: the point of [something] is [to do something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'point' with 'topic'; 'point' often means the key message, not just the subject.
المرادفات
purpose (Focuses more on the intended outcome rather than the central idea.)
الأضداد
irrelevance (Something unrelated to the main idea.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
get the point |miss the point |make a point |the whole point |prove a point
الموضوعات
communication |reasoning |education |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • The point of the story is that honesty is important.
  • I don’t see the point of arguing any further.
  • She missed the point entirely.
  • The whole point of this exercise is to improve your memory.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • The point of this game is to have fun.
  • I do not see the point of this rule.
  • He missed the point of my question.
اسم A2 quantity
3

a unit of score in games

A number you get when you score in a game or sport.

نمط الاستخدام: score [number] points
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'marks' instead of 'points' in sports contexts; 'marks' is more common for tests in some English varieties.
المرادفات
score (More general; can refer to total points or tally.)
الأضداد
penalty (A deduction or loss of points as punishment in games.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
win points |lose points |score points |match point |bonus points
الموضوعات
sports |games |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • They scored three points in the first quarter.
  • You get extra points for creativity.
  • The team is ahead by five points.
  • He lost points for incorrect answers.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • Our team has ten points.
  • She got two points for that answer.
  • We need one more point to win.
فعل A1 action
4

to indicate with finger or object

To show something by moving your finger or an object toward it.

نمط الاستخدام: point at [something/someone]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'point at' and 'point to'; both are common, but 'at' often emphasizes direction toward a target.
المرادفات
indicate (More formal and general; may not involve physical gesture.)
الأضداد
ignore (To deliberately not indicate or acknowledge something.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
point directly |point clearly |point accusingly |point proudly
الموضوعات
communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • She pointed at the map to show our location.
  • Don’t point at people; it’s rude.
  • He pointed his flashlight toward the sound.
  • The teacher pointed to the board.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • He pointed at the dog.
  • She pointed to the sky.
  • I point at the picture.
اسم technical B2 quantity
5

an exact measurement value or position

An exact number or time on a scale or clock.

المرادفات
mark (Can mean a specific position on a scale, less precise in technical contexts.)
الأضداد
range (Refers to an interval rather than an exact value.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
boiling point |melting point |decimal point |tipping point
الموضوعات
mathematics |science |time |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level, which is its boiling point.
  • The meeting reached a turning point after his speech.
  • Place the decimal point carefully when doing calculations.
  • We are approaching the lowest point of the year for sales.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • Water boils at its boiling point.
  • Put the decimal point here.
  • We are near the low point now.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
point
IPA
GB/pˈɔɪnt/
US/pˈɔɪnt/
المقاطع والنبر
point (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (point)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: point
  • Plural: point, points
Verb
  • Base: point
  • 3rd Person Singular: points
  • Present Participle: pointing
  • Past: pointed
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
points noun pointing verb pointed verb
Core family
pointless adjective B1
Related words
pointer noun B1 pointy adjective viewpoint noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
pointlessly adverb
Advanced or less common
pinpoint verb
التعبيرات

at some point

1
/ˈæt sˈʌm pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase

at an unspecified moment in time

At some time that is not exactly known during an event or period.

أمثلة
  • At some point we’ll need to decide what to do next.
  • You’ll have to visit us at some point.

from my point of view

1
/fɹˈʌm mˈaɪ pˈɔɪnt əv vjˈu/
fixed phrase

from my personal perspective or opinion

In my opinion; how I see it.

أمثلة
  • From my point of view, this plan will work best.
  • It’s not a bad idea from my point of view.

make a point (of)

1
/mˈeɪk ə pˈɔɪnt əv/
idiom

to deliberately do something important

To be sure to do something because you think it is important.

أمثلة
  • I always make a point of greeting new colleagues warmly.
  • She made a point of arriving early to set a good example.

point out

1
/pˈɔɪnt ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb

to draw attention to something

To tell someone about something they should notice or know about.

أمثلة
  • He pointed out that we were running late.
  • I’d like to point out this small error before we continue.

beside the point

1
/bɪsˈaɪd ðə pˈɔɪnt/
idiom

Not relevant to the topic

Not important for what you are talking about now.

أمثلة
  • Your opinion on fashion is beside the point in this meeting.
  • Whether he’s late or not is beside the point; we need to start now.

beside the point

2
/bɪsˈaɪd ðə pˈɔɪnt/
idiom

not relevant to the subject at hand

Not related to what is being talked about now.

أمثلة
  • That’s interesting but completely beside the point.
  • Your feelings are valid, but they are beside the point right now.

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