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point vs middle

middle vs point

point and middle both are nouns.

point is not an adjective while middle is an adjective.

point and middle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
middle Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, middle is a hyponym of point; that is, middle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than point:
  • point: an instant of time
  • middle: the point between the beginning and the end of a temporal period or process
point (noun) middle (noun)
sharp end the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
a wall socket an intermediate part or section
the gun muzzle's direction an area that is approximately central within some larger region
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs the point between the beginning and the end of a temporal period or process
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
point (adjective) middle (adjective)
between an earlier and a later period of time
of a stage in the development of a language or literature between earlier and later stages
being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series
equally distant from the extremes
point (verb) middle (verb)
give a point to put in the middle
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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