point
gb/pˈɔɪnt/ us/pˈɔɪnt/
A1
English
~ 800
pont, lényeg, értelem, rámutat, mutogat, viszonyítási pont
NOUN
A2
1
pont
A1
Usage pattern:
the point of [something]
The highest point of the mountain is covered in snow.
A hegy legmagasabb pontját hó fedi.
She placed her finger on the exact point where it hurt.
Pontosan arra a pontra tette az ujját, ahol fájt.
We agreed to meet at a point halfway between our houses.
The map shows every point of interest in the city.
Learner examples
This is the highest point of the hill.
Ez a domb legmagasabb pontja.
He put his pen on the point on the paper.
A papír egy pontjára tette a tollát.
We meet at a point in the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'point' with 'place' when referring to larger areas; 'point' is usually more precise and small.
Meaning
a particular place or position
Collocations
point on the map
|high point
|low point
|starting point
|point of contact
Synonyms
spot (Less formal; often refers to a small visible mark or location.)
Antonyms
area (Refers to a larger space rather than a specific location.)
Themes
geometry
|navigation
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A small exact place or position.
A particular spot, place, or position in space or on a surface.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
the point of [something] is [to do something]
The point of the story is that honesty is important.
A történet lényege az, hogy az őszinteség fontos.
I don’t see the point of arguing any further.
Nem látom értelmét, hogy tovább vitatkozzunk.
She missed the point entirely.
The whole point of this exercise is to improve your memory.
Learner examples
The point of this game is to have fun.
Ennek a játéknak az a lényege, hogy jól érezzük magunkat.
I do not see the point of this rule.
Nem látom ennek a szabálynak az értelmét.
He missed the point of my question.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'point' with 'topic'; 'point' often means the key message, not just the subject.
Meaning
the main idea or purpose
Collocations
get the point
|miss the point
|make a point
|the whole point
|prove a point
Synonyms
purpose (Focuses more on the intended outcome rather than the central idea.)
Antonyms
irrelevance (Something unrelated to the main idea.)
Themes
communication
|reasoning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The main idea or reason for something.
The main idea, message, or purpose of what is said, written, or done.
NOUN
A2
3
pont
A1
Usage pattern:
score [number] points
They scored three points in the first quarter.
Az első negyedben három pontot szereztek.
You get extra points for creativity.
A kreativitásért pluszpontokat kapsz.
The team is ahead by five points.
He lost points for incorrect answers.
Learner examples
Our team has ten points.
A csapatunknak tíz pontja van.
She got two points for that answer.
Két pontot kapott azért a válaszért.
We need one more point to win.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'marks' instead of 'points' in sports contexts; 'marks' is more common for tests in some English varieties.
Meaning
a unit of score in games
Collocations
win points
|lose points
|score points
|match point
|bonus points
Synonyms
score (More general; can refer to total points or tally.)
Antonyms
penalty (A deduction or loss of points as punishment in games.)
Themes
sports
|games
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A number you get when you score in a game or sport.
A unit used to measure score in a game, sport, or competition.
VERB
A1
4
Usage pattern:
point at [something/someone]
She pointed at the map to show our location.
Rámutatott a térképen arra a pontra, ahol voltunk.
Don’t point at people; it’s rude.
Ne mutogass másokra; ez udvariatlanság.
He pointed his flashlight toward the sound.
The teacher pointed to the board.
Learner examples
He pointed at the dog.
Rámutatott a kutyára.
She pointed to the sky.
Az égre mutatott.
I point at the picture.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'point at' and 'point to'; both are common, but 'at' often emphasizes direction toward a target.
Meaning
to indicate with finger or object
Collocations
point directly
|point clearly
|point accusingly
|point proudly
Synonyms
indicate (More formal and general; may not involve physical gesture.)
Antonyms
ignore (To deliberately not indicate or acknowledge something.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show something by moving your finger or an object toward it.
To show where something is by extending your finger, hand, or an object toward it.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
5
pont
B1
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level, which is its boiling point.
A víz tengerszinten 100 Celsius-fokon forr; ez a forráspontja.
The meeting reached a turning point after his speech.
A megbeszélés a beszéde után fordulóponthoz érkezett.
Place the decimal point carefully when doing calculations.
We are approaching the lowest point of the year for sales.
Learner examples
Water boils at its boiling point.
A víz a forráspontján forr.
Put the decimal point here.
Ide tedd a tizedesvesszőt.
We are near the low point now.
Meaning
an exact measurement value or position
Collocations
boiling point
|melting point
|decimal point
|tipping point
Synonyms
mark (Can mean a specific position on a scale, less precise in technical contexts.)
Antonyms
range (Refers to an interval rather than an exact value.)
Themes
mathematics
|science
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An exact number or time on a scale or clock.
A precise value, position, or moment in a measurement system, scale, or timeline.
Grammar
Dictionary form
point
IPA
GB/pˈɔɪnt/
US/pˈɔɪnt/
Syllables & stress
point (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (point)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: point
- Plural: point, points
Verb
- Base: point
- 3rd Person Singular: points
- Present Participle: pointing
- Past: pointed
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- That’s interesting but completely beside the point.
- Your feelings are valid, but they are beside the point right now.