Pronunciation: /pɔɪntɪd/

Definitions of pointed

verb past tense of point, to direct or aim something in a specific direction

Example Sentences

A1 She pointed at the cat.

A2 He pointed out the mistake in the report.

B1 The teacher pointed to the correct answer on the board.

B2 The detective pointed towards the suspect in the lineup.

C1 The expert pointed out the flaws in the research methodology.

C2 The scientist pointed to the groundbreaking discoveries made in the field.

adjective having a sharp or tapering tip

Example Sentences

A1 She pointed to the sky and said it was blue.

A2 The teacher pointed out the correct answer on the board.

B1 The detective pointed to the key piece of evidence in the case.

B2 The artist's pointed criticism of the government sparked controversy.

C1 His pointed remarks during the debate left the audience stunned.

C2 The professor's pointed analysis of the novel was both insightful and thought-provoking.

Examples of pointed in a Sentence

formal The professor pointed out the key concepts in the lecture.

informal I pointed to the best restaurant in town for you to try.

slang She pointed me in the direction of the coolest party in town.

figurative The evidence pointed towards the suspect's guilt.

Grammatical Forms of pointed

past tense

pointed

plural

pointed

comparative

more pointed

superlative

most pointed

present tense

point

future tense

will point

perfect tense

have pointed

continuous tense

is pointing

singular

points

positive degree

pointed

infinitive

to point

gerund

pointing

participle

pointing

Origin and Evolution of pointed

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'pointed' originated from the Old French word 'pointe' which means sharp end or tip.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pointed' has retained its original meaning of sharp or tapered, but has also evolved to describe something that is direct, precise, or focused.