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adj
verb
prep_phrase
adv
- so as to pass a given point
- in reserve; not for immediate use
- (uncommon outside the phrase 'put by') Aside, away.
- In the vicinity, near.
- Along a path which runs past someone or something.
- (uncommon except in set phrases) Beyond or past a certain point.
- To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.
adj
noun
prep
- Following a noun.
- (horse breeding) Designates a horse's sire (“male parent”).
- Invokes an authority in an oath.
- (chiefly Yeshivish) At; with; among.
- Per; with or in proportion to each.
- Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
- Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
- Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
- Indicates an authority according to which something is done.
- Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
- [with the] Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)
- (not in common modern use) Following an adjective.
- Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
- Following a passive verb.
- Near or next to.
- In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
- Indicates a referenced source: According to.
- (mathematics) multiplied by or (chiefly South Asia) divided by
- Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
- From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.
- (nautical) in a windward direction, sailing near to the direction from which the wind is blowing
adv
adj
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
- earlier than the present time; no longer current
- (postmodifier) Following expressions of time to indicate how long ago something happened; ago.
- Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous.
- (grammar) Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state.
- Having already happened; in the past; finished.
noun
prep
verb
- give a point to
- be a signal for or a symptom of
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- mark with diacritics
- be positionable in a specified manner
- sail close to the wind
- indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
- direct into a position for use
- repair the joints of bricks
- mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
- mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- be oriented
- (intransitive) To indicate a probability of something.
- (transitive, Internet) To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name.
- (transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
- To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
- (transitive, computing) To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
- (transitive, mathematics) To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
- (ambitransitive, masonry) To repair mortar.
- (intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
- (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
- (transitive, masonry) To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
- (intransitive, nautical) To sail close to the wind.
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim.
- (intransitive, hunting) To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
- (medicine, of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head.
- (intransitive) To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
- (transitive) To mark with diacritics.
- (intransitive) To face in a particular direction.
noun
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
- a promontory extending out into a large body of water
- a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
- a wall socket
- the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
- a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- an instant of time
- sharp end
- the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
- a brief version of the essential meaning of something
- one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
- a geometric element that has position but no extension
- a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
- a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
- a V shape
- an outstanding characteristic
- a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
- a punctuation mark (‘.’) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- a very small circular shape
- the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
- the object of an activity
- a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
- the gun muzzle's direction
- An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.
- Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc.
- (video games, board games) A unit of various numerical parameters used in a game, e.g. health, experience, stamina, mana.
- (sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition.
- A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
- Each of the main directions on a compass, usually considered to be 32 in number; a direction.
- (economics) A unit used to express differences in prices of stocks and shares.
- (music) A dot or mark used to designate certain tones or time. In ancient music, it distinguished or characterized certain tones or styles (points of perfection, of augmentation, etc.). In modern music, it is placed on the right of a note to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half.
- (falconry) The perpendicular rising of a hawk over the place where its prey has gone into cover.
- Ellipsis of percentage point.
- A peninsula or promontory.
- (by extension) An operational or public leadership position in a risky endeavor.
- (UK) An electric power socket.
- (historical) A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
- Ellipsis of point man.
- (archaeology) A spearhead or similar object hafted to a handle.
- (lacrosse, ice hockey, countable, uncountable) The position of the player of each side who stands a short distance in front of the goalkeeper.
- (now only in phrases) A tenth; formerly also a twelfth.
- (heraldry) One of the "corners" of the escutcheon: the base (bottom center) unless a qualifier is added (point dexter, point dexter base, point sinister, point sinister base), generally when separately tinctured. (Compare terrace, point champaine, enté en point.)
- (typography) A unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era).
- The attitude assumed by a pointer dog when he finds game.
- (UK) A unit of measure for rain, equal to 0.254 mm or 0.01 of an inch.
- (mathematics) A decimal point (now especially when reading decimal fractions aloud).
- (cricket, countable, uncountable) A fielding position square of the wicket on the off side, between gully and cover.
- (fencing) A movement executed with the sabre or foil.
- (mathematics, sciences) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction.
- A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture.
- A topic of discussion or debate; a proposition; a count
- A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark.
- Pointedness of speech or writing; a penetrating or decisive quality of expression.
- A tine or snag of an antler.
- (heraldry, by extension) An ordinary similar to a pile (but sometimes shorter), extending upward from the base. (Often termed a point pointed.)
- A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
- (nautical) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
- (usually in the plural) An area of contrasting colour on an animal, especially a dog; a marking.
- (by extension) A note; a tune.
- (navigation, nautical) A unit of bearing equal to one thirty-second of a circle, i.e. 11.25°.
- (hunting) A spot to which a straight run is made; hence, a straight run from point to point; a cross-country run.
- (nautical) The difference between two points of the compass.
- (automotive, chiefly in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
- Any projecting extremity of an object.
- (rail transport, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- (baseball, countable, uncountable) The position of the pitcher and catcher.
- Lace worked by the needle.
- The gesture of extending the index finger in a direction in order to indicate something.
- The sharp tip of an object.
- A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position.
- The act of pointing, as of the foot downward in certain dance positions.
- (backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played.
- An object which has a sharp or tapering tip.
- The position at the front or vanguard of an advancing force.
- Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
intj
verb
- give a point to
- become sharp or sharper
- put (an image) into focus
- make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
- make (one's senses) more acute
- raise the pitch of (musical notes)
- make crisp or more crisp and precise
- make sharp or sharper
- (intransitive) To become sharp.
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To make sharp.
verb
noun
- the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- stick of wax with a wick in the middle
- A slender wax candle.
- Someone who works with tape or tapes.
- (by extension) A small light.
- A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
- The portion of an object with such a form.
- A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
- (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
- A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
- (figurative) Gradual reduction over time.
- (machining) Ellipsis of machine taper.
adj
noun
- Something that gives a point (sharp end) to something.
- (graphical user interface) An icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse.
- A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
- (in combinations) Something worth a given number of points.
- A needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
- (hunting) A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game.
- One who points.
- (programming) A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
- (chiefly in the plural) A tip, a bit of advice.
- a mark to indicate a direction or relation
- (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
- an indicator as on a dial
- a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
noun
- (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object.
- (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity.
- (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
- (of an image) distinctness, focus.
- (of food etc) pungency or acidity.
- (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
- a strong odor or taste property
- the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
- thinness of edge or fineness of point
- the quality of being sharp and clear
- harshness of manner
- a quick and penetrating intelligence
- the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
- line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
- be opposite
- deal with (something unpleasant) head on
- cover the front or surface of
- oppose, as in hostility or a competition
- turn so as to expose the face
- turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
- (transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
- (intransitive, cricket) To be the batsman on strike.
- (engineering) To make the surface of (anything) flat or smooth; to dress the face of (a stone, a casting, etc.); especially, in turning, to shape or smooth the flat (transverse) surface of, as distinguished from the cylindrical (axial) surface.
- (transitive, retail) To improve the display of stock by ensuring items aren't upside down or back to front and are pulled forwards.
- (transitive) To line near the edge, especially with a different material.
- (transitive) To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc.; to put a facing upon.
- To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc.
- (intransitive) To have the front in a certain direction.
- (transitive) To have as an opponent.
- (transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
- (transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
- (transitive) To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
- (transitive) To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.
noun
- a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
- the general outward appearance of something
- a surface forming part of the outside of an object
- status in the eyes of others
- a vertical surface of a building or cliff
- impudent aggressiveness
- the feelings expressed on a person's face
- the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
- the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
- the striking or working surface of an implement
- a specific size and style of type within a type family
- the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
- a contorted facial expression
- (anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
- (geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.
- Good reputation; standing, in the eyes of others; dignity; prestige.
- Shameless confidence; boldness; effrontery.
- (card games) The side of the card that shows its value (as opposed to the back side, which looks the same on all cards of the deck).
- Public image; outward appearance.
- (golf) The part of a golf club that hits the ball.
- (typography) A typeface.
- A mode of regard, whether favourable or unfavourable; favour or anger.
- (synecdochic) A person; the self; (reflexively) oneself.
- (mining) The exposed surface of the mineral deposit where it is being mined. Also the exposed end surface of a tunnel where digging may still be in progress.
- The directed force of something.
- (heraldry) The head of a lion, shown face-on and cut off immediately behind the ears.
- (mechanics) The width of a pulley, or the length of a cog from end to end.
- (slang) The mouth.
- (slang) Makeup; one's complete facial cosmetic application.
- (professional wrestling, slang) A headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits and who is regarded as a "good guy", especially one who is handsome and well-conditioned; a baby face.
- (video games, TCGs, uncountable) The player character, especially as opposed to minions or other entities which might absorb damage instead of the player character.
- Any surface, especially a front or outer one.
- The frontal aspect of something.
- (informal) A familiar or well-known person; a member of a particular scene, such as the music or fashion scene.
- (figurative) Presence; sight; front.
- The numbered dial of a clock or watch; the clock face.
- (informal) The amount expressed on a bill, note, bond, etc., without any interest or discount; face value.
- (cricket) The front surface of a bat.
- An aspect of the character or nature of someone or something.
- (in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
- One's facial expression.
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- confront bodily
- (transitive) To face up to, to meet head-on, to confront.
- (transitive) To lead or be the spokesperson of (a campaign, organisation etc.).
- (transitive, colloquial) To provide money or financial assistance in advance to.
- (transitive, slang) To deceive or attempt to deceive someone with false or disingenuous appearances (on).
- (intransitive, slang) To act as a front (for); to cover (for).
- (ambitransitive, multiplicity) Of an alter in a person with multiplicity (especially in dissociative identity disorder): to be the currently actively presenting member of (a system), in control of the person's body.
- (linguistics, transitive) To move (a word or clause) to the start of a sentence (or series of adjectives, etc).
- (transitive) To appear before.
- (intransitive, slang) To assume false or disingenuous appearances.
- (transitive or intransitive, slang, African-American Vernacular) To act cocky, disrespectful and aggressive; to confront (someone).
- (phonetics, transitive, intransitive) To pronounce with the tongue in a front position.
- (transitive) To face, be opposite to.
- (transitive) To adorn with, at the front; to put on the front.
adj
- relating to or located in the front
- Located at or near the front.
- (comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the front of the mouth, near the hard palate (most often describing a vowel).
- Closest or nearest, of a set of futures contracts which expire at particular times, or of the times they expire; (typically, the front month or front year is the next calendar month or year after the current one).
noun
- (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses
- a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
- the line along which opposing armies face each other
- the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer
- a sphere of activity involving effort
- the side that is seen or that goes first
- a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
- the outward appearance of a person
- the side that is forward or prominent
- the immediate proximity of someone or something
- The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
- (meteorology) The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.
- (military) The lateral space occupied by an element measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the other flank.
- The side of a building with the main entrance.
- (UK) A seafront or coastal promenade.
- (slang, in the plural) A grill (jewellery worn on front teeth).
- The beginning.
- (military) An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.
- (military) When a combat situation does not exist or is not assumed, the direction toward which the command is faced.
- (historical) That which covers the foremost part of the head: a front piece of false hair worn by women.
- (military) The direction of the enemy.
- (informal) An act, show, façade, persona: an intentional and false impression of oneself.
- The most conspicuous part.
- A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
- A field of activity.
- (historical) A major military subdivision of the Soviet Army.
intj
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group
- search or seek
- convey by one's expression
- have faith or confidence in
- take charge of or deal with
- perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look
- look forward to the probable occurrence of
- accord in appearance with
- give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
- To expect or anticipate.
- (baseball) To look at a pitch as a batter without swinging at it.
- (transitive) To express or manifest by a look.
- To face or present a view.
- (transitive, colloquial) As a transitive verb, often in the imperative; chiefly takes relative clause as direct object.
- (intransitive) As an intransitive verb, often with "at".
- To appear, to seem.
- (transitive, often with "to") To make sure of, to see to.
- (copulative) To give an appearance of being.
- (intransitive, often with "for") To search for, to try to find.
noun
- physical appearance
- the feelings expressed on a person's face
- the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
- the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
- A facial expression.
- (often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.
- The action of looking; an attempt to see.
intj
noun
- A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong.
- A piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean.
- (now dialectal) A bird's beak.
- The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
- Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.
- One of the handles projecting from a scythe snath.
- The shaft of a wagon.
- horny projecting mouth of a bird
- the writing point of a pen
verb
noun
- A point person.
- A person, such as next of kin, who should be told about someone's situation if an emergency occurs.
- A person in an organization or group that non-members can contact in order to interact with the group; a representative whose contact details are made public.
- A person with whom one has had contact; a contact.
- A person in an organization whose role puts them in contact with non-members.
noun
- A sharp point or pointed end.
- (architecture) A point made by the intersection of two curved lines or curved structures, a common motif in Gothic architecture.
- (astrology) A boundary between zodiacal signs and houses.
- (dentistry) Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.
- A point of transition.
- (geometry) A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
- (anatomy) A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.
- (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
- point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth
- a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
verb
adj
- having a point
- direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant
- (comparable) Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.
- (topology, algebraic topology, of a topological space) That has a named, but otherwise arbitrary, point (called the basepoint) that remains unchanged during subsequent discussion and is kept track of during all operations.
- (in combination) Having a certain number of points.
- (not comparable) In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.
- (comparable, of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic.
- (comparable) Sharp, barbed; not dull.
verb
noun
- Something that gives a point (sharp end) to something.
- (graphical user interface) An icon that indicates the position of the pointing device, such as a mouse.
- A teacher's pointer, pointing stick, a rod with an arrow.
- (in combinations) Something worth a given number of points.
- A needlelike component of a timepiece or measuring device that indicates the time or the current reading of the device.
- (hunting) A breed of hunting dog, trained to point out game.
- One who points.
- (programming) A variable that holds the address of a memory location where a value can be stored.
- (chiefly in the plural) A tip, a bit of advice.
- a mark to indicate a direction or relation
- (computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
- an indicator as on a dial
- a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
noun
- (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object.
- (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity.
- (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
- (of an image) distinctness, focus.
- (of food etc) pungency or acidity.
- (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
- a strong odor or taste property
- the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
- thinness of edge or fineness of point
- the quality of being sharp and clear
- harshness of manner
- a quick and penetrating intelligence
- the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
noun
- A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong.
- A piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean.
- (now dialectal) A bird's beak.
- The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
- Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.
- One of the handles projecting from a scythe snath.
- The shaft of a wagon.
- horny projecting mouth of a bird
- the writing point of a pen
verb
noun
- A point person.
- A person, such as next of kin, who should be told about someone's situation if an emergency occurs.
- A person in an organization or group that non-members can contact in order to interact with the group; a representative whose contact details are made public.
- A person with whom one has had contact; a contact.
- A person in an organization whose role puts them in contact with non-members.
noun
- A sharp point or pointed end.
- (architecture) A point made by the intersection of two curved lines or curved structures, a common motif in Gothic architecture.
- (astrology) A boundary between zodiacal signs and houses.
- (dentistry) Any of the pointed parts of a canine tooth or molar.
- A point of transition.
- (geometry) A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
- (anatomy) A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.
- (figuratively) An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
- point formed by two intersecting arcs (as from the intrados of a Gothic arch)
- small elevation on the grinding surface of a tooth
- a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
verb
verb
- give a point to
- be a signal for or a symptom of
- direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- mark with diacritics
- be positionable in a specified manner
- sail close to the wind
- indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
- direct into a position for use
- repair the joints of bricks
- mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
- mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
- indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- be oriented
- (intransitive) To indicate a probability of something.
- (transitive, Internet) To direct requests sent to a domain name to the IP address corresponding to that domain name.
- (transitive) To direct or encourage (someone) in a particular direction.
- To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end.
- (transitive, computing) To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
- (transitive, mathematics) To separate an integer from a decimal with a decimal point.
- (ambitransitive, masonry) To repair mortar.
- (intransitive) To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.
- (stone-cutting) To cut, as a surface, with a pointed tool.
- (transitive, masonry) To fill up and finish the joints of (a wall), by introducing additional cement or mortar, and bringing it to a smooth surface.
- (intransitive, nautical) To sail close to the wind.
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To direct toward an object; to aim.
- (intransitive, hunting) To indicate the presence of game by a fixed and steady look, as certain hunting dogs do.
- (medicine, of an abscess) To approximate to the surface; to head.
- (intransitive) To draw attention to something or indicate a direction.
- (transitive) To mark with diacritics.
- (intransitive) To face in a particular direction.
noun
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
- any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
- a promontory extending out into a large body of water
- a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
- a wall socket
- the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
- a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
- an instant of time
- sharp end
- the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
- a brief version of the essential meaning of something
- one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
- a geometric element that has position but no extension
- a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
- a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
- a V shape
- an outstanding characteristic
- a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
- an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
- a punctuation mark (‘.’) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
- the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
- a very small circular shape
- the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
- the object of an activity
- a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
- the gun muzzle's direction
- An individual element in a larger whole; a particular detail, thought, or quality.
- Each of the marks or strokes written above letters, especially in Semitic languages, to indicate vowels, stress etc.
- (video games, board games) A unit of various numerical parameters used in a game, e.g. health, experience, stamina, mana.
- (sports, video games, board games) A unit of scoring in a game or competition.
- A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
- Each of the main directions on a compass, usually considered to be 32 in number; a direction.
- (economics) A unit used to express differences in prices of stocks and shares.
- (music) A dot or mark used to designate certain tones or time. In ancient music, it distinguished or characterized certain tones or styles (points of perfection, of augmentation, etc.). In modern music, it is placed on the right of a note to raise its value, or prolong its time, by one half.
- (falconry) The perpendicular rising of a hawk over the place where its prey has gone into cover.
- Ellipsis of percentage point.
- A peninsula or promontory.
- (by extension) An operational or public leadership position in a risky endeavor.
- (UK) An electric power socket.
- (historical) A string or lace used to tie together certain garments.
- Ellipsis of point man.
- (archaeology) A spearhead or similar object hafted to a handle.
- (lacrosse, ice hockey, countable, uncountable) The position of the player of each side who stands a short distance in front of the goalkeeper.
- (now only in phrases) A tenth; formerly also a twelfth.
- (heraldry) One of the "corners" of the escutcheon: the base (bottom center) unless a qualifier is added (point dexter, point dexter base, point sinister, point sinister base), generally when separately tinctured. (Compare terrace, point champaine, enté en point.)
- (typography) A unit of measure equal to 1/12 of a pica, or approximately 1/72 of an inch (exactly 1/72 of an inch in the digital era).
- The attitude assumed by a pointer dog when he finds game.
- (UK) A unit of measure for rain, equal to 0.254 mm or 0.01 of an inch.
- (mathematics) A decimal point (now especially when reading decimal fractions aloud).
- (cricket, countable, uncountable) A fielding position square of the wicket on the off side, between gully and cover.
- (fencing) A movement executed with the sabre or foil.
- (mathematics, sciences) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction.
- A particular moment in an event or occurrence; a juncture.
- A topic of discussion or debate; a proposition; a count
- A full stop or other terminal punctuation mark.
- Pointedness of speech or writing; a penetrating or decisive quality of expression.
- A tine or snag of an antler.
- (heraldry, by extension) An ordinary similar to a pile (but sometimes shorter), extending upward from the base. (Often termed a point pointed.)
- A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
- (nautical) A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
- (usually in the plural) An area of contrasting colour on an animal, especially a dog; a marking.
- (by extension) A note; a tune.
- (navigation, nautical) A unit of bearing equal to one thirty-second of a circle, i.e. 11.25°.
- (hunting) A spot to which a straight run is made; hence, a straight run from point to point; a cross-country run.
- (nautical) The difference between two points of the compass.
- (automotive, chiefly in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
- Any projecting extremity of an object.
- (rail transport, UK, in the plural) A railroad switch.
- A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
- (baseball, countable, uncountable) The position of the pitcher and catcher.
- Lace worked by the needle.
- The gesture of extending the index finger in a direction in order to indicate something.
- The sharp tip of an object.
- A specific location or place, seen as a spatial position.
- The act of pointing, as of the foot downward in certain dance positions.
- (backgammon) Each of the twelve triangular positions in either table of a backgammon board, on which the stones are played.
- An object which has a sharp or tapering tip.
- The position at the front or vanguard of an advancing force.
- Something tiny, as a pinprick; a very small mark.
intj
verb
- give a point to
- become sharp or sharper
- put (an image) into focus
- make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
- make (one's senses) more acute
- raise the pitch of (musical notes)
- make crisp or more crisp and precise
- make sharp or sharper
- (intransitive) To become sharp.
- (transitive, sometimes figurative) To make sharp.
verb
noun
- the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- stick of wax with a wick in the middle
- A slender wax candle.
- Someone who works with tape or tapes.
- (by extension) A small light.
- A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
- The portion of an object with such a form.
- A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
- (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
- A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
- (figurative) Gradual reduction over time.
- (machining) Ellipsis of machine taper.
adj
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
- line the edge (of a garment) with a different material
- be opposite
- deal with (something unpleasant) head on
- cover the front or surface of
- oppose, as in hostility or a competition
- turn so as to expose the face
- turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction
- (transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
- (intransitive, cricket) To be the batsman on strike.
- (engineering) To make the surface of (anything) flat or smooth; to dress the face of (a stone, a casting, etc.); especially, in turning, to shape or smooth the flat (transverse) surface of, as distinguished from the cylindrical (axial) surface.
- (transitive, retail) To improve the display of stock by ensuring items aren't upside down or back to front and are pulled forwards.
- (transitive) To line near the edge, especially with a different material.
- (transitive) To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc.; to put a facing upon.
- To cover with better, or better appearing, material than the mass consists of, for purpose of deception, as the surface of a box of tea, a barrel of sugar, etc.
- (intransitive) To have the front in a certain direction.
- (transitive) To have as an opponent.
- (transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
- (transitive, of an object) To have its front closest to, or in the direction of (something else).
- (transitive) To cause (something) to turn or present a face or front, as in a particular direction.
- (transitive) To be presented or confronted with; to have in prospect.
noun
- a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
- the general outward appearance of something
- a surface forming part of the outside of an object
- status in the eyes of others
- a vertical surface of a building or cliff
- impudent aggressiveness
- the feelings expressed on a person's face
- the part of an animal corresponding to the human face
- the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
- the striking or working surface of an implement
- a specific size and style of type within a type family
- the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object)
- a contorted facial expression
- (anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
- (geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.
- Good reputation; standing, in the eyes of others; dignity; prestige.
- Shameless confidence; boldness; effrontery.
- (card games) The side of the card that shows its value (as opposed to the back side, which looks the same on all cards of the deck).
- Public image; outward appearance.
- (golf) The part of a golf club that hits the ball.
- (typography) A typeface.
- A mode of regard, whether favourable or unfavourable; favour or anger.
- (synecdochic) A person; the self; (reflexively) oneself.
- (mining) The exposed surface of the mineral deposit where it is being mined. Also the exposed end surface of a tunnel where digging may still be in progress.
- The directed force of something.
- (heraldry) The head of a lion, shown face-on and cut off immediately behind the ears.
- (mechanics) The width of a pulley, or the length of a cog from end to end.
- (slang) The mouth.
- (slang) Makeup; one's complete facial cosmetic application.
- (professional wrestling, slang) A headlining wrestler with a persona embodying heroic or virtuous traits and who is regarded as a "good guy", especially one who is handsome and well-conditioned; a baby face.
- (video games, TCGs, uncountable) The player character, especially as opposed to minions or other entities which might absorb damage instead of the player character.
- Any surface, especially a front or outer one.
- The frontal aspect of something.
- (informal) A familiar or well-known person; a member of a particular scene, such as the music or fashion scene.
- (figurative) Presence; sight; front.
- The numbered dial of a clock or watch; the clock face.
- (informal) The amount expressed on a bill, note, bond, etc., without any interest or discount; face value.
- (cricket) The front surface of a bat.
- An aspect of the character or nature of someone or something.
- (in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
- One's facial expression.
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- confront bodily
- (transitive) To face up to, to meet head-on, to confront.
- (transitive) To lead or be the spokesperson of (a campaign, organisation etc.).
- (transitive, colloquial) To provide money or financial assistance in advance to.
- (transitive, slang) To deceive or attempt to deceive someone with false or disingenuous appearances (on).
- (intransitive, slang) To act as a front (for); to cover (for).
- (ambitransitive, multiplicity) Of an alter in a person with multiplicity (especially in dissociative identity disorder): to be the currently actively presenting member of (a system), in control of the person's body.
- (linguistics, transitive) To move (a word or clause) to the start of a sentence (or series of adjectives, etc).
- (transitive) To appear before.
- (intransitive, slang) To assume false or disingenuous appearances.
- (transitive or intransitive, slang, African-American Vernacular) To act cocky, disrespectful and aggressive; to confront (someone).
- (phonetics, transitive, intransitive) To pronounce with the tongue in a front position.
- (transitive) To face, be opposite to.
- (transitive) To adorn with, at the front; to put on the front.
adj
- relating to or located in the front
- Located at or near the front.
- (comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the front of the mouth, near the hard palate (most often describing a vowel).
- Closest or nearest, of a set of futures contracts which expire at particular times, or of the times they expire; (typically, the front month or front year is the next calendar month or year after the current one).
noun
- (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses
- a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
- the line along which opposing armies face each other
- the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer
- a sphere of activity involving effort
- the side that is seen or that goes first
- a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
- the outward appearance of a person
- the side that is forward or prominent
- the immediate proximity of someone or something
- The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
- (meteorology) The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.
- (military) The lateral space occupied by an element measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the other flank.
- The side of a building with the main entrance.
- (UK) A seafront or coastal promenade.
- (slang, in the plural) A grill (jewellery worn on front teeth).
- The beginning.
- (military) An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.
- (military) When a combat situation does not exist or is not assumed, the direction toward which the command is faced.
- (historical) That which covers the foremost part of the head: a front piece of false hair worn by women.
- (military) The direction of the enemy.
- (informal) An act, show, façade, persona: an intentional and false impression of oneself.
- The most conspicuous part.
- A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.
- A field of activity.
- (historical) A major military subdivision of the Soviet Army.
intj
verb
- be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
- to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group
- search or seek
- convey by one's expression
- have faith or confidence in
- take charge of or deal with
- perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look
- look forward to the probable occurrence of
- accord in appearance with
- give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect
- To expect or anticipate.
- (baseball) To look at a pitch as a batter without swinging at it.
- (transitive) To express or manifest by a look.
- To face or present a view.
- (transitive, colloquial) As a transitive verb, often in the imperative; chiefly takes relative clause as direct object.
- (intransitive) As an intransitive verb, often with "at".
- To appear, to seem.
- (transitive, often with "to") To make sure of, to see to.
- (copulative) To give an appearance of being.
- (intransitive, often with "for") To search for, to try to find.
noun
- physical appearance
- the feelings expressed on a person's face
- the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look
- the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
- A facial expression.
- (often plural) Physical appearance, visual impression.
- The action of looking; an attempt to see.
intj
adv
- so as to pass a given point
- in reserve; not for immediate use
- (uncommon outside the phrase 'put by') Aside, away.
- In the vicinity, near.
- Along a path which runs past someone or something.
- (uncommon except in set phrases) Beyond or past a certain point.
- To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.
adj
noun
prep
- Following a noun.
- (horse breeding) Designates a horse's sire (“male parent”).
- Invokes an authority in an oath.
- (chiefly Yeshivish) At; with; among.
- Per; with or in proportion to each.
- Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
- Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
- Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
- Indicates an authority according to which something is done.
- Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
- [with the] Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)
- (not in common modern use) Following an adjective.
- Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
- Following a passive verb.
- Near or next to.
- In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
- Indicates a referenced source: According to.
- (mathematics) multiplied by or (chiefly South Asia) divided by
- Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
- From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.
- (nautical) in a windward direction, sailing near to the direction from which the wind is blowing
adv
adj
- of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
- earlier than the present time; no longer current
- (postmodifier) Following expressions of time to indicate how long ago something happened; ago.
- Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous.
- (grammar) Of a tense, expressing action that has already happened or a previously-existing state.
- Having already happened; in the past; finished.
noun
prep
adj
verb
adj
- having a point
- direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant
- (comparable) Having a relevance to the matter at hand: pertinent, relevant.
- (topology, algebraic topology, of a topological space) That has a named, but otherwise arbitrary, point (called the basepoint) that remains unchanged during subsequent discussion and is kept track of during all operations.
- (in combination) Having a certain number of points.
- (not comparable) In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.
- (comparable, of a comment or inference) Directed negatively at a person or topic.
- (comparable) Sharp, barbed; not dull.