place vs point

place and point both are nouns.

place and point both are verbs.

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

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

place: an item on a list or in a sequence
point: a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

Other hypernyms of place include item.

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

place: a point located with respect to surface features of some region
point: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

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

place: the particular portion of space occupied by something
point: the precise location of something; a spatially limited location

As verbs, place and point are synonyms defined as:

place and point: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Other synonyms of place include aim, direct, target.

place (noun)	point (noun)
a job in an organization	sharp end
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another	a wall socket
an abstract mental location	the gun muzzle's direction
the passage that is being read	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
a blank area	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
an item on a list or in a sequence	an outstanding characteristic
a point located with respect to surface features of some region	a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
a general vicinity	a geometric element that has position but no extension
a public square with room for pedestrians	an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)	the object of an activity
any area set aside for a particular purpose	a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
the particular portion of space occupied by something	a brief version of the essential meaning of something
where you live at a particular time	a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
proper or designated social situation	a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
a particular situation	the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
proper or appropriate position or location	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

place (verb)	point (verb)
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something	give a point to
assign a rank or rating to	repair the joints of bricks
take a place in a competition; often followed by an ordinal	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
estimate	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
sing a note with the correct pitch	be a signal for or a symptom of
to arrange for	direct into a position for use
assign to a station	be positionable in a specified manner
finish second or better in a horse or dog race	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	mark with diacritics
put into a certain place or abstract location	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
locate	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
assign a location to	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
make an investment	sail close to the wind
assign to (a job or a home)	be oriented
place somebody in a particular situation or location
identify the location or place of

place vs point

place and point both are nouns.

place and point both are verbs.

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