Home / Dictionary / Object

Object Very Common

Object has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

"it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

2

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

"the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

3

(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

"the object of the verb"

4

the focus of cognitions or feelings

"objects of thought"

"the object of my affection"

5

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

"in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects"

6

A thing that has physical existence.

"The security guard carefully scanned every object on the conveyor belt to ensure nothing dangerous made it through."

In plain English: An object is anything you can see, touch, or hold that isn't a living thing.

"I dropped my object on the floor while cleaning the kitchen."

Usage: Use "object" to refer to any tangible item or substance that occupies space and can be perceived by the senses. It is often used in contrast to abstract ideas or living beings when discussing physical matter.

Verb
1

express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

"She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"

"When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"

2

be averse to or express disapproval of

"My wife objects to modern furniture"

3

To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

"The prosecutor objected to the defense attorney's line of questioning, arguing that it was leading the witness away from the facts."

In plain English: To object means to say that you disagree with something or think it is wrong.

"The security guard object to the unauthorized person entering the building."

Usage: To object means to state your disagreement or opposition to a specific action, decision, or statement. You typically use this verb when formally raising a complaint about a rule being broken or expressing disapproval of a proposal.

Example Sentences
"I dropped my object on the floor while cleaning the kitchen." noun
"The security guard object to the unauthorized person entering the building." verb
"I will object to the proposed changes in the meeting." verb
"He objected when his name was not on the guest list." verb
"She objects to eating meat on ethical grounds." verb
Related Terms
toy ball bed a thing plate cloud soap drop protest it circle encapsulate value backgammon greeble deserialize global element purpose destructor pressor beam
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
physical entity goal constituent content computer science disapprove be
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
whole location charm curio draw film hoodoo je ne sais quoi keepsake makeweight part property snake stuff triviality paring catch commemorative discard finding floater fomite geological formation growth hail head ice land moon neighbor remains ribbon shiner vagabond wall web grail business point thing prepositional object direct object indirect object retained object antipathy bugbear execration center hallucination infatuation love demur challenge cavil mind remonstrate raise hell

Origin

The word "object" entered English in the 14th century via Old French, originally meaning something literally thrown against someone or something else. It derives from a Latin verb for throwing that was modeled after an Ancient Greek term referring to what stands before one's eyes.

Rhyming Words
ect dect fect tect lect hect sect exect elect spect eject inject adject advect expect resect adlect detect aspect invect
Compare
Object vs