object

noun
UK: /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/
US: /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

  1. A thing that you can see and touch.

    1. I see an object on the table it is round and red. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum houses a fascinating collection of historical objects from the region. [ ] [ ]

  2. A purpose or goal.

    1. The main object is to learn how to read and write. [ ] [ ]
    2. The object of the game is to score more points than the opposing team. [ ] [ ]

  3. Someone or something that is affected by an action or feeling.

    1. He became the object of their jokes and laughter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old house was the object of much curiosity from the neighborhood children. [ ] [ ]

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

    1. In the sentence 'I see the car', 'car' is the object. [ ] [ ]
    2. She identifies the direct object in the sentence to improve her understanding. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

aim item thing purpose goal
object verb

  1. To express disapproval or disagreement.

    1. Do you object to my opening the window right now? [ ] [ ]
    2. She might object if we decide to change our initial plans for the trip. [ ] [ ]

  2. To present something as a reason for disagreement.

    1. The lawyer will object to that question during the trial. [ ] [ ]
    2. I must object that some claims are unfounded regarding budget allocations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "object" in English means: A thing that you can see and touch., A purpose or goal., Someone or something that is affected by an action or feeling., In grammar, the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb..

The phonetic transcription of "object" is /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ in British English and /ˈɑːbdʒekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "object": aim, item, thing, purpose, goal.

Example usage of "object": "I see an object on the table it is round and red.". More examples on the page.