Vocabulary Spotlight | 3 Expressions using the word "point"

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Point At
Meaning: To direct someone's attention to something by extending a finger or other object towards it.
Usage:
Example 1: "She pointed at the painting on the wall."
Example 2: "The teacher pointed at the map to show us where the country is located."
Point Out
Meaning: To bring something to someone's attention, often by mentioning or highlighting it.
Usage:
Example 1: "He pointed out the errors in the document."
Example 2: "I’d like to point out that we need to finish this project by Friday."
Pointed
Meaning (Adjective): Sharp or having a sharp end.
Usage:
Example 1: "The pencil has a pointed tip."
Meaning (Adjective - Figurative): Direct and often critical or indicating something explicitly.
Example 2: "She made a pointed remark about his tardiness."
Meaning (Past Tense Verb): Past tense of the verb "point."
Usage:
Example 1: "He pointed towards the exit."
Example 2: "She pointed at the star in the sky."
To summarize:
Point at: A physical gesture directing attention.
Point out: An action of indicating or highlighting information.
Pointed: Can describe a physical attribute (sharpness) or imply a direct/critical comment. As a verb, it is the past tense of "point."
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