object
ob
ˈɑb
aab
ject
ʤɛkt
jekt
British pronunciation
/ˈɒbdʒɛkt/

Definition & Meaning of "object"in English

Object
01

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

object definition and meaning
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Examples
The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble.
She found a shiny object buried in the sand while walking along the beach.
02

a specific aim or intended outcome

object definition and meaning
example
Examples
The object of his research was to find a cure.
Their object in training was to improve endurance.
03

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

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What is an "object"?

An object is a part of a sentence that receives the action of the verb or is affected by it. There are two main types of objects: direct objects and indirect objects. A direct object answers the question "what?" or "whom?" after the verb. For example, in the sentence "She reads a book," "a book" is the direct object because it is what is being read. An indirect object, on the other hand, tells to whom or for whom the action is performed. In the sentence "He gave her a gift," "her" is the indirect object because it indicates to whom the gift was given. Objects can be nouns, pronouns, or noun phrases, and they help to clarify the action and enhance the meaning of the sentence.

04

the focus of cognitions or feelings

05

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

to object
01

to express disapproval of something

Transitive: to object to sth
to object definition and meaning
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Examples
During the meeting, several members objected to the proposed changes in the company policy.
The students were encouraged to voice their opinions, and some did object to the new school schedule.
02

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

Transitive: to object that
example
Examples
She objected that the new rule would unfairly penalize part-time employees.
The lawyer objected that the witness ’s statement was irrelevant to the case.
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