object

1 of 3

noun

ob·ject ˈäb-jikt How to pronounce object (audio)

-(ˌ)jekt

: something material that may be perceived by the senses

I see an object in the distance.

: something that when viewed stirs a particular emotion (such as pity)

Look on the tragic loading of this bed … the object poisons sight; let it be hid.

William Shakespeare

: something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed

an object for study

the object of my affection

delicately carved art objects

: something physical that is perceived by an individual and becomes an agent for psychological identification

The mother is the primary object of the child.

: the goal or end of an effort or activity : purpose, objective

Their object is to investigate the matter thoroughly.

The object of the game is to score the most points.

: a cause for attention or concern

Money is no object.

: a thing that forms an element of or constitutes the subject matter of an investigation or science

objects of study

: a noun or noun equivalent (such as a pronoun, gerund, or clause) denoting the goal or result of the action of a verb (such as ball in I hit the ball)

: a noun or noun equivalent in a prepositional phrase (such as table in on the table)

: a data structure in object-oriented programming that can contain functions (see function entry 1 sense 7) as well as constants, variables, and other data structures

: a discrete entity (such as a window or icon) in computer graphics (see graphic entry 2 sense 2b) that can be manipulated independently of other such entities

objectless

ˈäb-jikt-ləs How to pronounce object (audio)

-(ˌ)jekt-

adjective

objectlessness noun

object

2 of 3

verb

ob·ject əb-ˈjekt How to pronounce object (audio)

objected; objecting; objects

transitive verb

: to put forth in opposition or as an objection

objected that the statement was misleading

intransitive verb

: to oppose something firmly and usually with words or arguments

: to feel distaste for something

objector

əb-ˈjek-tər How to pronounce object (audio)

noun

object

3 of 3

adjective

ob·ject ˈäb-jikt How to pronounce object (audio)

-(ˌ)jekt

: of, relating to, or being object code

an object file

Example Sentences

Noun There were three objects in the box: a comb, a pen, and a button. His object is to determine how much the business will cost to operate. Verb No one objected when the paintings were removed. “We can't buy the chair,” he objected. “It won't fit in the car.”

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The floating object in the video was a shield that was lost after astronauts attempted to install it on the International Space Station.

Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The object is pictured in closeup, with alternative text in the captions.

Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 In each case, either the deepfake will fail to depict the object being passed in front of the face or the method will cause serious distortion to the facial image.

Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Officials initially described the object as a metal pole.

Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 A'zion and Clayton's costars include Goran Visnjic who plays a character fascinated by the puzzle box, or the Lament Configuration to give the object its proper name.

Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2019, a study led by undergraduates studying astrophysics suggested that the object came from interstellar space.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 While useful in geometry class, the sharp object also was known to leave scratches on desks and tabletops amid the teachers' lessons.

Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 After properly identifying the object, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers confiscated it, according to a statement from the agency.

Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2022

Verb

Defense attorneys said Lauderdale County District Chris Connolly and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry did not object to the request.

Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 The ex-president's defense team on Friday did not object to the warrant's release.

Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 More than 145 Republican lawmakers voted to object to one or both submissions.

Jacqueline Alemany, Emma Brown And Amy Gardner, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2022 More than 145 Republican lawmakers voted to object to one or both submissions.

Amy Gardner, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 Prosecutor Tara Lyons said that attorneys for Arbery's parents had told the U.S. Justice Department that the family wouldn't object.

Russ Bynum, ajc, 4 Feb. 2022 Prosecutor Tara Lyons said that attorneys for Arbery's parents had told the U.S. Justice Department that the family wouldn't object.

CBS News, 4 Feb. 2022 And there’s little reason to think the modern Texas GOP, or at least those non-Texans leading it, would object to a similar outcome this time around.

Casey Michel, The New Republic, 30 Mar. 2021 Ensor has a quick retort for those who would object because the men’s tournament generates exponentially more revenue than the women’s event.

USA Today, 27 Mar. 2021

Adjective

But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull.

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull.

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 The case raises the important question of whether the testimony and result will serve as object lessons for investors confronted with cheery promises in the future.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2022 One of these, game playing, combines social, locomotive and object play.

Caitlin O'connell, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2021 But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull.

Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 1 July 2021 But Democrats can’t really object, given their past positions.

The Washington Post, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2019 Other Apple products potentially on the way include a redesigned MacBook Pro with a 16-inch screen, and a new AR-friendly object tracker similar to Tile’s Bluetooth trackers.

Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 9 Sep. 2019 Opponents object to local and state government actions as much as to Rockwool itself.

Patricia Sullivan, Washington Post, 9 June 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English object, objecte "something presented to the senses, purpose, objection," borrowed from Latin objectum "something presented to the senses, charge, accusation" (Medieval Latin also, "something presented to the mind, goal, aim"), noun derivative from neuter of objectus, past participle of obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, place against, put forward, present (to the eyes, mind, etc.), cite as a ground for disapproval," from ob- "against, in the way" + jacere "to throw, cast" — more at ob-, jet entry 3

Verb

Middle English objecten, in part borrowed from Latin objectus, past participle of obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, put forward, cite as a ground for disapproval or criticism," in part borrowed from Latin objectāre "to throw before, put in the way, cite as a ground for disapproval," frequentative of obicere — more at object entry 1

Adjective

from attributive use of object entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Adjective

1959, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

object 1 of 2

noun

ob·ject ˈäb-jikt How to pronounce object (audio)

: something that may be seen or felt

Tables and chairs are objects.

: purpose, aim

The object is to raise money.

: something that arouses feelings in an observer

That diamond is the object of their envy.

: a noun or a term behaving like a noun that receives the action of a verb or completes the meaning of a preposition

object

2 of 2

verb

ob·ject əb-ˈjekt How to pronounce object (audio)

objected; objecting

: to offer or mention as a reason for a feeling of disapproval

She objected that the price was too high.

: to oppose something firmly and usually with words

Surely her mother would not object to a nutritious hard-boiled egg.

Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Legal Definition

object 1 of 2

noun

ob·ject ˈäb-jikt How to pronounce object (audio)

: something toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed see also natural object

: the purpose or goal of something

especially, in the civil law of Louisiana : the purpose for which a contract or obligation is formed

object

2 of 2

transitive verb

ob·ject əb-ˈjekt How to pronounce object (audio)

: to state in opposition or as an objection

objected that the evidence was inadmissible

intransitive verb

: to state opposition especially to something in a judicial proceeding

objected to the testimony on the ground that it was hearsay

单词	objecting
释义	object 1 of 3 noun ob·ject ˈäb-jikt -(ˌ)jekt 1 a : something material that may be perceived by the senses I see an object in the distance. b : something that when viewed stirs a particular emotion (such as pity) Look on the tragic loading of this bed … the object poisons sight; let it be hid. William Shakespeare 2 a : something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed an object for study the object of my affection delicately carved art objects b : something physical that is perceived by an individual and becomes an agent for psychological identification The mother is the primary object of the child. 3 a : the goal or end of an effort or activity : purpose, objective Their object is to investigate the matter thoroughly. The object of the game is to score the most points. b : a cause for attention or concern Money is no object. 4 : a thing that forms an element of or constitutes the subject matter of an investigation or science objects of study 5 a : a noun or noun equivalent (such as a pronoun, gerund, or clause) denoting the goal or result of the action of a verb (such as ball in I hit the ball) b : a noun or noun equivalent in a prepositional phrase (such as table in on the table) 6 a : a data structure in object-oriented programming that can contain functions (see function entry 1 sense 7) as well as constants, variables, and other data structures b : a discrete entity (such as a window or icon) in computer graphics (see graphic entry 2 sense 2b) that can be manipulated independently of other such entities objectless ˈäb-jikt-ləs -(ˌ)jekt- adjective objectlessness noun object 2 of 3 verb ob·ject əb-ˈjekt objected; objecting; objects transitive verb : to put forth in opposition or as an objection objected that the statement was misleading intransitive verb 1 : to oppose something firmly and usually with words or arguments 2 : to feel distaste for something objector əb-ˈjek-tər noun object 3 of 3 adjective ob·ject ˈäb-jikt -(ˌ)jekt : of, relating to, or being object code an object file Synonyms Noun thing Verb demur except expostulate kick protest remonstrate (with) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun There were three objects in the box: a comb, a pen, and a button. His object is to determine how much the business will cost to operate. Verb No one objected when the paintings were removed. “We can't buy the chair,” he objected. “It won't fit in the car.” Recent Examples on the Web Noun The floating object in the video was a shield that was lost after astronauts attempted to install it on the International Space Station. Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 The object is pictured in closeup, with alternative text in the captions. Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 In each case, either the deepfake will fail to depict the object being passed in front of the face or the method will cause serious distortion to the facial image. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Officials initially described the object as a metal pole. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 A'zion and Clayton's costars include Goran Visnjic who plays a character fascinated by the puzzle box, or the Lament Configuration to give the object its proper name. Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2022 In 2019, a study led by undergraduates studying astrophysics suggested that the object came from interstellar space. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 Sep. 2022 While useful in geometry class, the sharp object also was known to leave scratches on desks and tabletops amid the teachers' lessons. Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 After properly identifying the object, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers confiscated it, according to a statement from the agency. Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2022 Verb Defense attorneys said Lauderdale County District Chris Connolly and Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry did not object to the request. Paul Gattis \| Pgattis@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 The ex-president's defense team on Friday did not object to the warrant's release. Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 More than 145 Republican lawmakers voted to object to one or both submissions. Jacqueline Alemany, Emma Brown And Amy Gardner, Anchorage Daily News, 24 June 2022 More than 145 Republican lawmakers voted to object to one or both submissions. Amy Gardner, Washington Post, 23 June 2022 Prosecutor Tara Lyons said that attorneys for Arbery's parents had told the U.S. Justice Department that the family wouldn't object. Russ Bynum, ajc, 4 Feb. 2022 Prosecutor Tara Lyons said that attorneys for Arbery's parents had told the U.S. Justice Department that the family wouldn't object. CBS News, 4 Feb. 2022 And there’s little reason to think the modern Texas GOP, or at least those non-Texans leading it, would object to a similar outcome this time around. Casey Michel, The New Republic, 30 Mar. 2021 Ensor has a quick retort for those who would object because the men’s tournament generates exponentially more revenue than the women’s event. USA Today, 27 Mar. 2021 Adjective But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022 The case raises the important question of whether the testimony and result will serve as object lessons for investors confronted with cheery promises in the future. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2022 One of these, game playing, combines social, locomotive and object play. Caitlin O'connell, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2021 But just shooting an object head-on without any movement is very dull. Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 1 July 2021 But Democrats can’t really object, given their past positions. The Washington Post, Twin Cities, 15 Sep. 2019 Other Apple products potentially on the way include a redesigned MacBook Pro with a 16-inch screen, and a new AR-friendly object tracker similar to Tile’s Bluetooth trackers. Patrick Lucas Austin, Time, 9 Sep. 2019 Opponents object to local and state government actions as much as to Rockwool itself. Patricia Sullivan, Washington Post, 9 June 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English object, objecte "something presented to the senses, purpose, objection," borrowed from Latin objectum "something presented to the senses, charge, accusation" (Medieval Latin also, "something presented to the mind, goal, aim"), noun derivative from neuter of objectus, past participle of obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, place against, put forward, present (to the eyes, mind, etc.), cite as a ground for disapproval," from ob- "against, in the way" + jacere "to throw, cast" — more at ob-, jet entry 3 Verb Middle English objecten, in part borrowed from Latin objectus, past participle of obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, put forward, cite as a ground for disapproval or criticism," in part borrowed from Latin objectāre "to throw before, put in the way, cite as a ground for disapproval," frequentative of obicere — more at object entry 1 Adjective from attributive use of object entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Adjective 1959, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing object direct object inanimate object found object indirect object money is no object no object object ball object of desire object lesson object language object of envy object-oriented retained object subject/object of ridicule unidentified flying object object code object-oriented programming quasi-stellar object sex object celestial object See More direct object inanimate object found object indirect object money is no object no object object ball object of desire object lesson object language object of envy object-oriented retained object subject/object of ridicule unidentified flying object object code object-oriented programming quasi-stellar object sex object celestial object See More Kids Definition object 1 of 2 noun ob·ject ˈäb-jikt 1 : something that may be seen or felt Tables and chairs are objects. 2 : purpose, aim The object is to raise money. 3 : something that arouses feelings in an observer That diamond is the object of their envy. 4 : a noun or a term behaving like a noun that receives the action of a verb or completes the meaning of a preposition object 2 of 2 verb ob·ject əb-ˈjekt objected; objecting 1 : to offer or mention as a reason for a feeling of disapproval She objected that the price was too high. 2 : to oppose something firmly and usually with words Surely her mother would not object to a nutritious hard-boiled egg. Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 Choose the Right Synonym for object Verb object and protest mean to oppose something by arguing against it. object is used of a person's great dislike or hatred. I object to being called a liar. protest is used for the act of presenting objections in speech, writing, or in an organized, public demonstration. There were several groups protesting the building of the airport. Medical Definition object noun ob·ject ˈäb-(ˌ)jekt, -jikt 1 : something material that may be perceived by the senses 2 : something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed Legal Definition object 1 of 2 noun ob·ject ˈäb-jikt 1 : something toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed see also natural object 2 : the purpose or goal of something especially, in the civil law of Louisiana : the purpose for which a contract or obligation is formed object 2 of 2 transitive verb ob·ject əb-ˈjekt : to state in opposition or as an objection objected that the evidence was inadmissible intransitive verb : to state opposition especially to something in a judicial proceeding objected to the testimony on the ground that it was hearsay objecting verb present participle of object as in protesting to present an opposing opinion or argument they objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance protesting complaining excepting expostulating demurring kicking whining criticizing taking exception taking issue sticking debating fighting disputing moaning conflicting quarreling caviling denouncing cavilling hassling quibbling balking remonstrating (with) grousing wrangling bitching rebelling screaming challenging yammering griping carping bellyaching grumbling murmuring muttering daring hollering squabbling squawking defying disobeying withstanding quarrelling caterwauling beefing censuring nagging grouching whimpering whinging gagging demonstrating whingeing wailing bleating repining yowling fussing yawping squealing growling grumping grizzling crabbing maundering keening yauping croaking Antonyms & Near Antonyms approving accepting agreeing advocating sanctioning complying defending observing adhering supporting following obeying conforming assenting upholding acquiescing acceding maintaining sustaining commending championing applauding minding cheering See More
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object

noun

verb

adjective

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing object

Kids Definition

noun

verb

Choose the Right Synonym for object

Medical Definition

noun

Legal Definition

noun

transitive verb

verb