Object

/ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A material thing that can be seen and touched.

The sculpture is a remarkable object made of marble.

A thing of importance to or regarded with respect by a person.

Her main object in life is to help others.

A goal or purpose towards which a person is striving.

The object of the game is to score more points than your opponent.

In grammar, the noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb.

In the sentence 'She threw the ball', 'the ball' is the direct object.

verb

To express or feel disapproval, opposition, or dissent.

She objected to the proposed changes in the policy.

To provide a reason for disagreement.

The lawyer objected to the witness's testimony.

Derived from Latin 'objectum', meaning 'something thrown in the way', from 'ob-' (against) + 'jacere' (to throw).

in object

Referring to something specific mentioned.

object of affection

A person toward whom one has a strong feeling of love.

object lesson

A lesson demonstrated by a clear example.

objectivity

The quality of being objective and impartial.

objection

A reason for disagreeing with or disapproving of something.

objective

Having a basis in fact, not influenced by personal feelings.

Used to refer to a person as an object of desire.

He's such a hot object, everyone is after him.

To make something the focus of attention.

Let's object that boring topic and discuss something fun instead.