noun · neutral
point
/pɔɪnt/POINT
Band 5-6speakingtask2
a single fact, idea, or opinion used to support an argument or discussion
Examples
“She made a strong point about the need for better funding.”
“Get to the point — we don't have much time.”
“I see your point, but I still disagree.”
Band 8 sentence
“During the seminar she raised a crucial point about long-term maintenance costs.”
Collocations
- make a point
- get to the point
- have a point
Word family
point noun / verbpointless adjectivepointlessness nounpointed adjective
Common mistakes
This article has many points.→This article makes several points.
The argument is pointful.→The argument is pointless.
Say it for a higher band
5idea→6argument→7+point
Synonyms
idea
argument
Easily confused
idea
“She presented a new idea at the meeting.”
Related words
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In -ful / -less
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