point vs start

point and start both are nouns.

point and start both are verbs.

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

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

point: an instant of time
start: the time at which something is supposed to begin

Other hyponyms of point include distance, deadline, arrival time, time of arrival, departure time, time of departure, midterm, full term, term, midterm, instant, minute, moment, second, run-time, beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, middle, end, ending, phase, phase angle, show time, then.

point (noun)	start (noun)
sharp end	the act of starting something
a wall socket	a sudden involuntary movement
the gun muzzle's direction	a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs	the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip	a signal to begin (as in a race)
an outstanding characteristic	the beginning of anything
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic	a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
a geometric element that has position but no extension	the time at which something is supposed to begin
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)	start (verb)
give a point to	take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
repair the joints of bricks	set in motion, cause to start
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively	play in the starting lineup
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle	bring into being
be a signal for or a symptom of	get off the ground
direct into a position for use	begin or set in motion
be positionable in a specified manner	get going or set in motion
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal	depart for someplace
mark with diacritics	bulge outward
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes	move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics	begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling	begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
sail close to the wind	have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
be oriented	have a beginning characterized in some specified way

point vs start

point and start both are nouns.

point and start both are verbs.

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