point vs spot

point and spot both are nouns.

point and spot both are verbs.

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

As nouns, point and spot are synonyms defined as:

point and spot: an outstanding characteristic

As nouns, spot is a hyponym of point; that is, spot is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than point:

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

Other hyponyms of point include punctum, blind spot, optic disc, optic disk, belly button, bellybutton, navel, omphalos, omphalus, umbilicus, McBurney's point, node, antinode, beginning, origin, root, rootage, source, celestial point, center, centre, midpoint, crinion, trichion, chokepoint, corner, crossing, focus, geographic point, geographical point, ground zero, hot spot, hotspot, midair, abutment, place, position, position, pressure point, military position, position, corner, place, topographic point, vanishing point, focal point, focus, hilum, focal point, focus, nidus.

point (noun)	spot (noun)
sharp end	an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
a wall socket	a business establishment for entertainment
the gun muzzle's direction	a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs	a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip	a blemish made by dirt
an outstanding characteristic	a small contrasting part of something
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic	an outstanding characteristic
a geometric element that has position but no extension	a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole	a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
the object of an activity	a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations	a point located with respect to surface features of some region
a brief version of the essential meaning of something	a small piece or quantity of something
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer	a slight attack of illness
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)	spot (verb)
give a point to	mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
repair the joints of bricks	become spotted
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively	make a spot or mark onto
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle	mar or impair with a flaw
be a signal for or a symptom of	catch sight of
direct into a position for use	detect with the senses
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 vs spot

point and spot both are nouns.

point and spot both are verbs.

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