point
gb/pˈɔɪnt/ us/pˈɔɪnt/
A1
Inggeris
~ 800
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
A2
entity
1
a particular place or position
A small exact place or position.
Corak penggunaan:
the point of [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'point' with 'place' when referring to larger areas; 'point' is usually more precise and small.
Sinonim
spot (Less formal; often refers to a small visible mark or location.)
Antonim
area (Refers to a larger space rather than a specific location.)
Kolokasi
point on the map
|high point
|low point
|starting point
|point of contact
Tema
geometry
|navigation
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata nama
B1
entity
2
the main idea or purpose
The main idea or reason for something.
Corak penggunaan:
the point of [something] is [to do something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse 'point' with 'topic'; 'point' often means the key message, not just the subject.
Sinonim
purpose (Focuses more on the intended outcome rather than the central idea.)
Antonim
irrelevance (Something unrelated to the main idea.)
Kolokasi
get the point
|miss the point
|make a point
|the whole point
|prove a point
Tema
communication
|reasoning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kata nama
A2
quantity
3
a unit of score in games
A number you get when you score in a game or sport.
Corak penggunaan:
score [number] points
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes use 'marks' instead of 'points' in sports contexts; 'marks' is more common for tests in some English varieties.
Sinonim
score (More general; can refer to total points or tally.)
Antonim
penalty (A deduction or loss of points as punishment in games.)
Kolokasi
win points
|lose points
|score points
|match point
|bonus points
Tema
sports
|games
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Our team has ten points.
- She got two points for that answer.
- We need one more point to win.
Kata kerja
A1
action
4
to indicate with finger or object
To show something by moving your finger or an object toward it.
Corak penggunaan:
point at [something/someone]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'point at' and 'point to'; both are common, but 'at' often emphasizes direction toward a target.
Sinonim
indicate (More formal and general; may not involve physical gesture.)
Antonim
ignore (To deliberately not indicate or acknowledge something.)
Kolokasi
point directly
|point clearly
|point accusingly
|point proudly
Tema
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- He pointed at the dog.
- She pointed to the sky.
- I point at the picture.
Kata nama
technical
B2
quantity
5
an exact measurement value or position
An exact number or time on a scale or clock.
Sinonim
mark (Can mean a specific position on a scale, less precise in technical contexts.)
Antonim
range (Refers to an interval rather than an exact value.)
Kolokasi
boiling point
|melting point
|decimal point
|tipping point
Tema
mathematics
|science
|time
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Water boils at its boiling point.
- Put the decimal point here.
- We are near the low point now.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
point
IPA
GB/pˈɔɪnt/
US/pˈɔɪnt/
Suku kata dan tekanan
point (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (point)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: point
- Plural: point, points
Verb
- Base: point
- 3rd Person Singular: points
- Present Participle: pointing
- Past: pointed
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- That’s interesting but completely beside the point.
- Your feelings are valid, but they are beside the point right now.