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mention vs point out

point out vs mention

mention is a noun but point out is not a noun.

mention and point out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mention Yes No Yes No
point out No No Yes No
As verbs, point out is a hyponym of mention; that is, point out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mention:
  • mention: make mention of
  • point out: make or write a comment on
Other hyponyms of mention include comment, notice, remark.
mention (noun) point out (noun)
an official recognition of merit
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
mention (verb) point out (verb)
make mention of make or write a comment on
commend present and urge reasons in opposition
make reference to point out carefully and clearly
Difference between mention and point out

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