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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
ab
jekt
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definition 1: |
anything that has shape or form and can be seen or touched.
The only object in the room was a chair.- synonyms:
- thing
- similar words:
- article, body, form, something, stuff, substance
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definition 2: |
any thing or person to which a thought or action is directed.
I sent a Valentine to the object of my affection.- synonyms:
- subject, target
- similar words:
- butt
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definition 3: |
the purpose or goal of a particular activity.
The object of the game is to get rid of all your cards.- synonyms:
- aim, end, goal, intent, objective, point, purpose, target
- similar words:
- design, idea, intention, plan
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definition 4: |
a noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb in a sentence. In the sentence, "I forgot my bag," the noun "bag" is the object.
- similar words:
- direct object, indirect object
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related words: |
aim, end, goal, objective, target, thing |
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part of speech: |
verb |
pronunciation: |
b
jekt
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inflections: |
objects, objecting, objected |
definition 1: |
to present reasons against something; protest or oppose.
Some parents objected at the town meeting when the city's plan for a skateboard park was being discussed.- synonyms:
- protest
- similar words:
- argue, contradict, counter, disprove, dispute, dissent, oppose
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definition 2: |
to dislike or be against something; disapprove or express disapproval.
The store owner clearly objected when we walked in without our shoes.- synonyms:
- disapprove, frown
- similar words:
- balk at
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related words: |
refuse |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
b
jekt
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definition: |
to express in contradiction or opposition to something.
- synonyms:
- argue
- similar words:
- contend, insist, maintain, plead
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related words: |
deny, protest |
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derivation: |
objector (n.) |
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