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noun
- 1. a material thing that can be seen and touched: "he was dragging a large object" Similar Opposite
- 2. a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed: "disease became the object of investigation" Similar
verb
- 1. say something to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something: "residents object to the volume of traffic"
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noun. uk / ˈɒb.dʒɪkt / us / ˈɑːb.dʒɪkt / object noun (THING) Add to word list. B1 [ C ] a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, or person: a solid / material / physical object. a collection of precious objects. Several people reported seeing a strange object in the sky. Fewer examples.
The meaning of OBJECT is something material that may be perceived by the senses. How to use object in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Object.
a. A focus of attention, feeling, thought, or action: a product that was so bad it became an object of derision. b. A limiting factor that must be considered: Since money is no object, let's eat at that fancy place. 3. The purpose, aim, or goal of a specific action or effort: the object of the game. See Synonyms at intention. 4. Grammar. a.
noun. anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form. a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed: an object of medical investigation. the end toward which effort or action is directed; goal; purpose: Profit is the object of business. Synonyms: motive, intention, intent, aim, target, objective.
An object is anything that has a fixed shape or form, that you can touch or see, and that is not alive. He squinted his eyes as though he were studying an object on the horizon. ...an object in the shape of a coconut. In the cosy consulting room the children are surrounded by familiar objects.
the object of sth. the purpose of something: The object of the game is to score more points than the opposing team. the object of sb's affection/desire, etc. the cause of someone's feelings: He's the object of my affection.
An object (OB-ject) is something that is a visible entity, something that can be perceived by the senses. If you are unsure whether something is an object, test it by seeing whether it can cast a shadow; if it can, it's an object, if it can't, it's not. In court, lawyers will often say, "I object !"
an aim or a purpose. Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. The object is to educate people about road safety. The object of the game is to score points by combining cards. If you're late, you'll defeat the whole object of the exercise.
a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed; the cause of such thought or action: the object of her desires. the purpose toward which effort or action is directed; goal; objective: His main object was to take over the company.
Definition of object noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
