to the point
Definition
C2 expressing something very important or suitable for the subject being discussed: Her comments on my work were very apt and to the point.Suitable and acceptableQuite good, or not very good
(Definition of to the point from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -able suffix (WORTH BEING)
- acceptable adjective
- accepted adjective
- accordingly adverb
- apposite adjective
- convenience noun (BEING EASY)
- correct adjective
- fit in phrasal verb
- fit in with sth phrasal verb
- fitting adjective
- functional adjective (WORKING NORMALLY)
- germane adjective
- horses for courses idiom
- practical adjective (SUITABLE)
- respectability noun
- respectable adjective
- respectably adverb
- rightly adverb (MORALLY ACCEPTABLE)
- satisfaction noun
- valid adjective
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