mark vs point

mark and point both are nouns.

mark and point both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mark	Yes	No	Yes	No
point	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, point is a hyponym of mark; that is, point is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mark:

mark: a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
point: a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer

Other hyponyms of mark include arrow, pointer, broad arrow, call mark, call number, pressmark, caret, check, check mark, tick, diacritic, diacritical mark, ditto, ditto mark, dollar mark, dollar sign, head, punctuation, punctuation mark.

As verbs, point is a hypernym of mark; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than mark:

mark: designate as if by a mark
point: be a signal for or a symptom of

Other hypernyms of mark include bespeak, betoken, indicate, signal.

As verbs, point is a hyponym of mark; that is, point is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mark:

mark: attach a tag or label to
point: mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes

Other hyponyms of mark include brand, brandmark, trademark, calibrate, code, badge, favorite, favourite.

mark (noun)	point (noun)
something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal	sharp end
an indication of damage	a wall socket
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other	the gun muzzle's direction
the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)	an outstanding characteristic
a symbol of disgrace or infamy	a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a distinguishing symbol	a geometric element that has position but no extension
a visible indication made on a surface	an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
a reference point to shoot at	the object of an activity
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)	a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of	a brief version of the essential meaning of something
formerly the basic unit of money in Germany	a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
	a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
	the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
	the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
	a promontory extending out into a large body of water
	one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
	a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
	the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
	any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
	a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
	a V shape
	a very small circular shape
	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
	an instant of time

mark (verb)	point (verb)
make or leave a mark on	give a point to
insert punctuation marks into	repair the joints of bricks
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
celebrate by some ceremony or observation	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
put a check mark on or near or next to	be a signal for or a symptom of
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense	direct into a position for use
make underscoring marks	be positionable in a specified manner
remove from a list	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
designate as if by a mark	mark with diacritics
establish as the highest level or best performance	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
make small marks into the surface of	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
mark with a scar	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
attach a tag or label to	sail close to the wind
notice or perceive	be oriented
to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

mark vs point

mark and point both are nouns.

mark and point both are verbs.

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