point
/pɔɪnt/noun
उच्चारण पॉइन्ट
बात, तर्क
Basic wordPYP · asked 2 times
Asked in previous papers
as idiom
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[C]
a thing that somebody says or writes giving an opinion or a fact
बात, तर्क
- That's a good point.
- You made a fair point about the cost of the trip.
- That is a valid point; we need to check the cost.
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- He raised an important point during the meeting.
- I see your point, but I don't agree.
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[sing.] the point
the main or most important idea
मुख्य बात, असली मुद्दा
- Please come to the point.
- The point of his speech was that every vote counts.
- Get to the point; we haven't got all day.
+ 2 more examples
- The point is that we cannot afford a new car.
- Her main point was that students need more sleep.
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[U, sing.]
the purpose or aim of something
मतलब, फ़ायदा
- There's no point in waiting any longer.
- What is the point of arguing when nobody will listen?
- There is no point in complaining now.
+ 2 more examples
- What is the point of learning grammar rules without practice?
- I really don't see the point of this exercise.
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[C]
a unit used to count the score in a game or competition
अंक
- We won by six points.
- Radhika scored the winning point in the last minute of the match.
- India scored three points in the first half.
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- The leader's team gained a point from the draw.
- He needs only two points to win the game.
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[C]
the sharp, thin end of something
नोक
- the point of a pencil
- Be careful with the point of that knife.
- The point of the needle was very sharp.
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- She sharpened the point of her pencil.
- He pricked his finger on the point of a nail.
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[I, T] ~ (at/to sb/sth)
to show something by holding out your finger towards it
(उँगली से) इशारा करना
- It is rude to point at people.
- The guide pointed to the temple on the hill.
- She pointed at the board and asked the question again.
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- The signboard pointed towards the railway station.
- He pointed to the cloudy sky and said it would rain.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
there is no point in + -ing
To say something is useless, use 'no point in' with a gerund. Do not use 'to + verb' after 'in'.
किसी बात को व्यर्थ बताने के लिए 'no point in' के बाद gerund आता है। 'In' के बाद 'to + verb' नहीं आता।
- There is no point in arguing with him.
- What is the point of waiting any longer?
point at / to / out
'Point at' means to aim a finger or object at something. 'Point out' means to draw attention to a fact or mistake.
'Point at' का अर्थ है उँगली या वस्तु से किसी की ओर संकेत करना। 'Point out' का अर्थ है किसी तथ्य या गलती की ओर ध्यान दिलाना।
- Do not point at people; it is rude.
- The teacher pointed out two mistakes in my essay.
on the point of + -ing
This means just about to do something. A gerund follows 'of'.
इसका अर्थ है कोई काम करने ही वाला होना। 'Of' के बाद gerund आता है।
- I was on the point of leaving when the phone rang.
point of view / from my point of view
'Point of view' means a way of looking at things. 'Point' also means a score, a place, or the main idea.
'Point of view' का अर्थ है चीज़ों को देखने का दृष्टिकोण। 'Point' का अर्थ अंक, स्थान या मुख्य बात भी है।
- From my point of view, the plan is too costly.
- Radhika scored sixty points in the quiz.
+Collocations 4
adjective + point
mainvalidstrongweakstartingturning
- That is a valid point and we should think about it.
verb + point
makemissseeprovestressraise
- He made a good point about saving water.
point + of + noun
point of viewpoint of orderpoint of interestpoint of no return
- The meeting reached a point of no return.
point + particle
point outpoint atpoint topoint towardspoint up
- All the evidence points to a simple answer.
“More examples 5
- Get to the point; we have very little time.
सीधे मुद्दे पर आइए; हमारे पास बहुत कम समय है।
- She made a point of thanking every volunteer.
उसने हर स्वयंसेवक को धन्यवाद देना ज़रूरी समझा।
- The sharp point of the pencil broke.
पेंसिल की नुकीली नोक टूट गई।
- Water boils at one hundred degrees; this is its boiling point.
पानी सौ डिग्री पर उबलता है; यह उसका क्वथनांक है।
- He pointed to the map and showed us the route.
उसने नक़्शे की ओर इशारा करके हमें रास्ता दिखाया।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ There is no point to argue with him.
✓ There is no point in arguing with him.
The fixed pattern is 'no point in' plus a gerund.
निश्चित pattern 'no point in' और उसके बाद gerund है।
✗ I am on the point to leave.
✓ I am on the point of leaving.
'On the point of' is followed by a gerund.
'On the point of' के बाद gerund आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
'Point', 'purpose' and 'use' all ask why something matters, but they differ in grammar.
'Point', 'purpose' और 'use' तीनों किसी बात के महत्व को पूछते हैं, पर व्याकरण में भिन्न हैं।
The reason or value of doing something, used in questions and negatives.
किसी काम का कारण या मूल्य; प्रश्नों और निषेध में प्रयुक्त।
- What is the point of this rule?
The planned reason why something is done or exists.
वह नियोजित कारण जिसके लिए कुछ किया जाता है या मौजूद होता है।
- The purpose of the camp is to teach first aid.
How helpful or useful something is.
कोई चीज़ कितनी सहायक या उपयोगी है।
- It is no use crying over spilt milk.
¶Idioms 15
on the point of doing sth
just going to do something
(कुछ करने) ही वाला होना
- I was on the point of leaving when he called.
to the point
expressed in a simple, clear way without extra information
सीधी और सटीक (बात)
- Her answer was short and to the point.
make a point of doing sth
to be sure you do sth because it is important or necessary
कुछ करने का नियम या ध्यान रखना
- She makes a point of reading the editorial every morning.
- He made a point of thanking everyone.
a case in point
a clear example of the problem, situation, etc. that is being discussed
सटीक उदाहरण
- Many cities have water problems — Chennai is a case in point.
- Teenagers spend too much time online; my brother is a case in point.
up to a point
to some extent; not completely
कुछ हद तक
- I agree with you up to a point.
- The plan worked, up to a point.
point taken
used to say that you accept that sb else is right when they have disagreed with you or criticized you
बात समझ गया, आपकी बात ठीक है
- Point taken — I'll be more careful next time.
- 'You should have asked first.' 'Point taken.'
stretch a point
to allow or do sth that is not usually acceptable, especially because of a special situation
(ख़ास हालात में) नियम में ढील देना
- The teacher stretched a point and gave him an extra day.
- Calling it a success is stretching a point.
score points (off/over sb)
to try to show that you are better than sb, especially by making clever remarks
(किसी पर) चतुराई से बढ़त लेने की कोशिश करना
- The two leaders were busy scoring points off each other.
- Stop trying to score points and listen.
a sore point
a subject that makes you feel angry or upset when it is mentioned
दुखती रग, नाज़ुक मुद्दा
- His failure in the interview is still a sore point.
- Don't mention money — it's a sore point with him.
in point of fact
used to say what is true in a situation
वास्तव में, असल में
- In point of fact, she was never invited.
- He says he's an engineer; in point of fact, he never finished the course.
a sticking point
something that causes a disagreement or a delay
अड़चन, विवाद का मुद्दा
- Salary was the main sticking point in the talks.
- The date remains a sticking point.
miss the point
to fail to understand the main purpose or meaning of sth
असली बात न समझ पाना
- You've missed the point of the story.
- He kept talking and completely missed the point.
come/get to the point
to talk about the thing that is most important
मुद्दे पर आना
- Please get to the point; we don't have much time.
- She came straight to the point.
have a point
to have made a fair or reasonable suggestion
(किसी की) बात में दम होना
- You have a point — we should start earlier.
- I think she has a point.
prove a/your point
to show that sth you said was correct
अपनी बात सही साबित करना
- She scored ninety just to prove a point.
- He was only trying to prove his point.
→Phrasal verbs 1
point sth out (to sb)
to mention something so that somebody notices it
(किसी बात की ओर) ध्यान दिलाना
- She pointed out two errors in the passage.
?Which word?
no point in doing sth
After there is no point, use in + -ing form, not the to-infinitive: 'There is no point in arguing.'
'There is no point' के बाद in + gerund (-ing form) आता है, to-infinitive नहीं आता। इसलिए 'There is no point in arguing' सही है और 'no point to argue' गलत है।