object

/ˈɒbdʒɛkt/

/ˈɑbdʒɛkt/, /əbˈdʒɛkt/

Object

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

synonyms : aim

(grammar) a noun or noun phrase that is affected by the action of the verb, or is followed by a preposition

the focus of cognitions or feelings

(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

to object

MAIN VERB

to give a fact or an opinion as a reason against something

to express opposition, disagreement, or disapproval

Examples

1. The boat hit against an object under the surface of the water.

2. My cousin objected and he was not a minority of one.

3. Workers scrambled to carry priceless objects out of harm's way.

4. She stepped on a sharp object and hurt her foot.