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Robson Leonel Branco
Which is the difference between point at and point to? Are they interchangeable?
Sep 12, 2022 7:23 PM
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Perhaps interchangeable but slightly different.
Different prepositions.
I believe "Point" is just a coincidental example that is interchangeable with "at" & "to". In this case, maybe "at" = "in the general direction of something "
I think the difference usually has to do with transitive vs. intransitive verbs. That is, active or passive action.
1) I arrived "at" his house. (Technically you didn't do anything - something just happened, you "arrived").
2) I drove "to" the store. (You actively DID something, an action occurred).
I hope that helps.
September 12, 2022
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Robson Leonel Branco
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