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"She pointed to him" vs "She pointed him"

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'She pointed to him' indicates that she physically directed her finger or attention towards him. 'She pointed him' suggests that she identified or singled him out. The choice between the two depends on the intended meaning.

Last Updated: April 04, 2024

She pointed to him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when indicating that someone physically directed their finger or attention towards another person.

Examples:

  • She pointed to him and asked him to come over.
  • The teacher pointed to him as the winner of the competition.

Alternatives:

  • She gestured towards him.
  • She indicated him with her finger.

She pointed him

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is used when indicating that someone identified or singled out another person.

Examples:

  • She pointed him out in the crowd.
  • The detective pointed him as the suspect.

Alternatives:

  • She singled him out.
  • She identified him.

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