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point vs respect

respect vs point

point and respect both are nouns.

point and respect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
respect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, respect is a hyponym of point; that is, respect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than point:
  • point: an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
  • respect: (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
Other hyponyms of point include minutia, nook and cranny, nooks and crannies, regard, sticking point, trifle, triviality, technicality, subpoint.
point (noun) respect (noun)
sharp end behavior intended to please your parents
a wall socket a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
the gun muzzle's direction courteous regard for people's feelings
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip an attitude of admiration or esteem
an outstanding characteristic a feeling of friendship and esteem
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
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) respect (verb)
give a point to regard highly; think much of
repair the joints of bricks show respect towards
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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