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point outto direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something

Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔɪnt aʊt/

Korean meaning: 지적하다, 가리켜 보이다, 언급하다

Korean pronunciation: **포**인트 **아**웃

Example Sentences

  • My mom always points out that I forget to wear socks with my shoes.
  • The teacher pointed out the grammar errors in our homework.
  • He pointed out that eating pizza for breakfast might not be the healthiest choice.

point out

NOUN

//pɔɪnt aʊt//

to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something

point out concept
💡 Concept

to direct attention to something; to mention or indicate something

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🎵 Rhyme

Point out the clues, and watch him shout about the truth!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pɔɪnt aʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/pɔɪnt aʊt/

🌳Etymology

Rootpoint
Suffix-out

Origin

'point'는 라틴어 'punctum'(찌른 것)에서, 'out'은 고대 영어 'ut'(밖으로)에서 유래. 손가락으로 밖으로 향해 가리키는 행위에서 '지적하다'는 의미로 발전

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🎵Rhyme

shoutaboutdoubtroute
shout
about
doubt
route

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom always points out that I forget to wear socks with my shoes.

The teacher pointed out the grammar errors in our homework.

😄 Fun example

He pointed out that eating pizza for breakfast might not be the healthiest choice.

Could you point out the main building on this map?

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

indicatementionhighlightemphasizedraw attention to

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookconceal

Related

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