points
word · lemma: point
/ˈpɔɪnts/
poyns
/pˈɔɪnts/
poyns
Definition
Points are marks or units used in scoring, rating, or measuring something. The word can also mean the main ideas in what someone says or writes.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in games, tests, sports, and reward systems: 'score points', 'get points', 'lose points'. It also often means 'main ideas' in expressions like 'good points' or 'the main points'. Don't confuse it with the singular 'point' when talking about one idea or one unit.
Spanish: puntosPortuguese (BR): pontosPortuguese (PT): pontosChinese (Simplified): 分数 - 积分 - 要点Chinese (Traditional): 分數 - 積分 - 要點Hindi: अंक - पॉइंट्स - मुख्य बातेंArabic: نقاط - درجات - نقاط رئيسيةBengali: পয়েন্ট - নম্বর (মূল্যায়ন/স্কোরে) - মূল কথা (বিষয়ে)Russian: баллы - очки - пункты (основные пункты)Japanese: ポイント - 得点 - 要点Vietnamese: điểm - ý chínhKorean: 점수 - 요점(주요 내용)Turkish: puan - ana fikirler (konuşma/yazıda)Urdu: پوائنٹس - نکات (اہم باتیں)Indonesian: poin - angka - pokok pikiran
Example Sentences
Our team got ten points in the game.
basic
You need more points to pass the test.
basic
She wrote the main points on the board.
basic
This card gives you bonus points every time you shop here.
natural
You made some good points, but I still disagree.
natural
We're only a few points behind, so we can still win.
natural