Difference between Spiked and Pointed

What is the difference between Spiked and Pointed?

Spiked as a verb is to fasten with spikes, or long, large nails. while Pointed as a verb is to extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

Spiked

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To fasten with spikes, or long, large nails.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Containing alcohol or drugs, often without the informing those who partake. Having spikes. Of a graph or trend that has rapidly reached a maximum.

Pointed

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sharp, barbed; not dull.In animals, having a coat pattern with points, that is, darkening of the extremities.

Example sentence: Albert Camus, a great humanist and existentialist voice, pointed out that to commit to a just cause with no hope of success is absurd. But then, he also noted that not committing to a just cause is equally absurd. But only one choice offers the possibility for dignity. And dignity matters. Dignity matters.

We hope you now know whether to use Spiked or Pointed in your sentence.

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