start vs point

start and point both are nouns.

start and point both are verbs.

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

As nouns, point is a hypernym of start; that is, point is a word with a broader meaning than start:

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

Other hypernyms of start include point in time.

start (noun)	point (noun)
the act of starting something	sharp end
a sudden involuntary movement	a wall socket
a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)	the gun muzzle's direction
the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)	a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
a signal to begin (as in a race)	the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
the beginning of anything	an outstanding characteristic
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game	a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
the time at which something is supposed to begin	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

start (verb)	point (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action	give a point to
set in motion, cause to start	repair the joints of bricks
play in the starting lineup	indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
bring into being	indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
get off the ground	be a signal for or a symptom of
begin or set in motion	direct into a position for use
get going or set in motion	be positionable in a specified manner
depart for someplace	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
bulge outward	mark with diacritics
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm	mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job	mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense	sail close to the wind
have a beginning characterized in some specified way	be oriented

start vs point

start and point both are nouns.

start and point both are verbs.

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