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Meaning of object in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/

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  1. Verb

    object

    Definitions

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

    Examples

    • « 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. 2. be averse to or express disapproval of

    Examples

    • « My wife objects to modern furniture »
  3. Noun

    object

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from medieval Latin objectum‘thing presented to the mind’, neuter past participle (used as a noun) of Latin obicere, from ob-‘in the way of’ + jacere‘to throw’; the verb may also partly represent the Latin frequentative objectare

    Definitions

    1. a tangible and visible entity

    Examples

    • « an entity that can cast a shadow »
    • « it was full of rackets, balls and other objects »
  4. 2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

    Examples

    • « the sole object of her trip was to see her children »
  5. 3. (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

    Examples

    • « the object of the verb »
  6. 4. the focus of cognitions or feelings

    Examples

    • « objects of thought »
    • « the object of my affection »

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