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point vs take

take vs point

point and take both are nouns.

point and take both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
take Yes No Yes No
As verbs, take is a hypernym of point; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than point:
  • point: direct into a position for use
  • take: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Other hypernyms of point include aim, direct, take aim, train.
As verbs, take is a hypernym of point; that is, take is a word with a broader meaning than point:
  • point: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
  • take: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Other hypernyms of point include aim, direct, take aim, train.
point (noun) take (noun)
sharp end the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
a wall socket the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
the gun muzzle's direction
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
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 (verb) take (verb)
give a point to be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
repair the joints of bricks remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial
be a signal for or a symptom of be seized or affected in a specified way
direct into a position for use pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
be positionable in a specified manner be a student of a certain subject
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
mark with diacritics interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes accept or undergo, often unwillingly
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling make a film or photograph of something
sail close to the wind lay claim to; as of an idea
be oriented obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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