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point vs part

part vs point

point and part both are nouns.

point and part both are verbs.

point is not an adverb while part is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
part Yes No Yes Yes
As nouns, part is a hypernym of point; that is, part is a word with a broader meaning than point:
  • point: a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
  • part: something determined in relation to something that includes it
Other hypernyms of point include component, component part, constituent, portion.
point (noun) part (noun)
sharp end the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
a wall socket the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
the gun muzzle's direction something less than the whole of a human artifact
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs an item that is an instance of some type
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
an outstanding characteristic one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
a geometric element that has position but no extension that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
the object of an activity the extended spatial location of something
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations a portion of a natural object
a brief version of the essential meaning of something assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer something determined in relation to something that includes it
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) part (verb)
give a point to move or break apart
repair the joints of bricks force, take, or pull apart
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively depart for someplace
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle go one's own way; move apart
be a signal for or a symptom of discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
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
point (adverb) part (adverb)
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
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