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ob·ject

object

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, verb, transitive verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: ab jekt
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
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
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
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.
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similar words:
direct object, indirect object
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part of speech: verb
pronunciation: b jekt
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
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
 
part of speech: transitive verb
pronunciation: b jekt
definition: to express in contradiction or opposition to something.
synonyms:
argue
similar words:
contend, insist, maintain, plead
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derivation: objector (n.)
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