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point vs degree

degree vs point

point and degree both are nouns.

point is a verb but degree is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
degree Yes No No No
As nouns, point and degree are synonyms defined as:
  • point and degree: a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
Other synonyms of point include level, stage.
point (noun) degree (noun)
sharp end a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
a wall socket the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime)
the gun muzzle's direction the highest power of a term or variable
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip a measure for arcs and angles
an outstanding characteristic a unit of temperature on a specified scale
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
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
point (verb) degree (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
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