object

Meaning

Noun

1. A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
2. Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
3. The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
4. A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
5. A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
6. An instantiation of a class or structure.
7. An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
8. (obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
2. (obsolete, transitive) To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
3. (obsolete, transitive) To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Synonyms

thing

purpose

aim

article

oppose

objective

item

goal

target

protest

matter

intention

end

🔚

subject

contradict

motive

disagree

substance

resist

design

body

mark

remonstrate

dissent

point

pronoun

destination

stuff

affair

complement

be against

mind

cause

theme

case

intent

material

business

reject

expostulate

refuse

oppugn

blame

complain

dispute

disobey

dislike

objection

purport

censure

Translations

objet

Objekt

oggetto

objeto

Gegenstand

αντικείμενο

chose

objeto

object

voorwerp

nesne

Ding

cosa

but

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/

Etymology

From Old French object, from Medieval Latin obiectum (“object”, literally “thrown against”), from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiciō (“I throw against”), from ob- (“against”) + iaciō (“I throw”), as a calque of Ancient Greek ἀντικείμενον (antikeímenon). Doublet of objectum and objet.

Sentences

When she saw the unknown object bobbing up and down the edge , she was absolutely horrified .

‘’That unknow object was getting closer , and the background music was getting gloomier .’’