Pronunciation: /pɔɪntɪd/
verb past tense of point, to direct or aim something in a specific direction
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
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.
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.
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