Pronunciation

/ˈɑːbdʒekt/

Definitions

• Noun:

  • (n) A thing that can be seen and touched; a material entity. For example: “The vase on the table is a beautiful object.”
  • (n) Something that is the focus of attention, interest, or activity. For instance: “The main object of the exercise was to improve fitness.”
  • (n) In computing, an item that has distinct properties and actions associated with it, often data that a program manipulates. Example: “In OOP, a class defines how objects of a certain type behave.”
  • (n) In grammar, the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb or shows the relationship of a preposition. Example: “In the sentence ‘She saw the bird’, ‘the bird’ is the direct object.”

• Verb:

  • (v) To oppose or resist something forcefully. Example: “Many people object to the proposed changes in the law.”
  • (v) To express disapproval or dissent. Example: “I must object to your characterization of events.”

Phrases

• “Object of desire” refers to something or someone that one desires intensely.
• “Object lesson” is a practical demonstration or example used to teach a moral or principle.
• “Take objection to” means to disagree with or challenge something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The painting became the object of admiration for all visitors.”
• Verb: “He strongly objected to the suggestion that he had been dishonest.”

Synonyms

• Noun: Item, thing, entity, target, subject (in the grammatical sense)
• Verb: Oppose, resist, dissent, protest, take exception