phase vs point

phase and point both are nouns.

phase and point both are verbs.

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

As nouns, point is a hypernym of phase; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than phase:

phase: a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
point: an instant of time

Other hypernyms of phase include point in time.

phase (noun)	point (noun)
(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)	sharp end
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary	a wall socket
any distinct time period in a sequence of events	the gun muzzle's direction
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
	an outstanding characteristic
	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

phase (verb)	point (verb)
adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition	give a point to
arrange in phases or stages	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

phase vs point

phase and point both are nouns.

phase and point both are verbs.

Words related to "phase"

Words related to "point"