Walk teal 139 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Difference between

Hi.

May I know the difference between"point to"and "point at"?

  

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These are essentially interchangeable, but tradition and convention might favor one over the other. For example: I'll point to/at the famous statue when we pass it. ) This points to/at strong opposition to the measure.

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These are essentially interchangeable, but tradition and convention might favor one over the other. For example:


I'll point to/at the famous statue when we pass it. (To preferred.)

This points to/at strong opposition to the measure. (To preferred.)