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point to vs point at

Both 'point to' and 'point at' are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Point to' is used to indicate a direction or location, while 'point at' is used to indicate a specific target or object. It's important to choose the correct preposition based on the intended meaning of the sentence.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1006 views

point to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a direction or location.

Use 'point to' when indicating a direction, location, or a specific thing that is being referenced.

Examples:

  • She pointed to the map to show me where we were.
  • The signs pointed to the nearest exit.
  • His research points to a possible solution to the problem.
  • The evidence points to his innocence.
  • Can you point to the correct answer?
  • Everything seems to point to that being the case.
  • You have to point to a specific part of the body.
  • All signs point to a really well-adjusted kid.
  • Blood samples point to Kyle and Jill.
  • Little arrow point to that tree and nowhere else.
  • But all indications point to a massive assault against Colonial defenses.
  • Draw lines from one intersecting point to the next.
  • According to Security Services, all signs point to insanity.
  • Storytelling as an access point to creativity and integration.
  • Data available for 2008 point to yet another increase.
  • Another major point to be discussed is balance control.
  • Ducky's initial autopsy findings point to poison.
  • It creates a gateway to jump instantaneously from one point to another light years away.
  • I'll close my eyes and point to someone.
  • I make it a point to see nothing.
  • Which would point to Jackson... or Dixon.
  • Studies point to the strong possibility of recovery for many exposed subjects.
  • It doesn't point to hairy cell.
  • There aren't many folks he can point to.
  • I must make a point to stop standing beside you.

Alternatives:

  • indicate
  • show
  • refer to
  • direct to
  • signal

point at

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a specific target or object.

Use 'point at' when indicating a specific target, object, or person that is being referenced or identified.

Examples:

  • He pointed at the painting on the wall.
  • She pointed at the suspect in the lineup.
  • The teacher pointed at the correct answer on the board.
  • The child pointed at the toy he wanted.
  • Can you point at the bird in the tree?
  • Until they find the point at which you break.
  • You are the point at which coffee and neuroscience intersect.
  • I mean, surely there comes a point at which it's impolitic for us to be in business with Usman.
  • It would be impossible to point at one person.
  • They couldn't even point at the Holy Land on a map.
  • The point at which they set would be due west.
  • Comes a point at which you're no longer responsible.
  • I thought I'd just point at the door.
  • Gaza is another point at issue.
  • The address must indicate a single point at which the manufacturer can be contacted.
  • It's not polite to point at others.
  • She had to bring him a Grover puppet so he could point at what hurt.
  • I know, but there's a certain point at which you just can't stay.
  • I know what it's like to point at a killer and have no one listen.
  • I know what it's like to point at a killer and have no one listen.
  • Look, there is a point at which any one of us will do exactly what Emmett did.
  • That is now precisely the point at issue.
  • And the point at which we find ourselves.
  • A guy's feet point at what they want.
  • You just point at clouds that aren't really there.

Alternatives:

  • indicate
  • direct at
  • gesture towards
  • identify
  • refer to

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