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period vs point

point vs period

period and point both are nouns.

period is not a verb while point is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
period Yes No No No
point Yes No Yes No
As nouns, period and point are synonyms defined as:
  • period and point: a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
Other synonyms of period include full point, full stop, stop.
period (noun) point (noun)
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations sharp end
the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause a wall socket
an amount of time the gun muzzle's direction
the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
the end or completion of something an outstanding characteristic
(ice hockey) one of three divisions into which play is divided in hockey games a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a geometric element that has position but no extension
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
the object of an activity
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
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
period (verb) point (verb)
give a point to
repair the joints of bricks
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
be a signal for or a symptom of
direct into a position for use
be positionable in a specified manner
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
mark with diacritics
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
sail close to the wind
be oriented
Difference between period and point

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