object Synonyms
object Meaning
object (n)
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
the focus of cognitions or feelings
(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
object (v)
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
be averse to or express disapproval of
object (v. t.)
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark.
That which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc.
That by which the mind, or any of its activities, is directed; that on which the purpose are fixed as the end of action or effort; that which is sought for; end; aim; motive; final cause.
Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
A word, phrase, or clause toward which an action is directed, or is considered to be directed; as, the object of a transitive verb.
object (v. i.)
To make opposition in words or argument; -- usually followed by to.
object (a.)
Opposed; presented in opposition; also, exposed.
object Sentence Examples
- The lost object turned up in an unexpected place.
- The police searched for the stolen object but failed to recover it.
- The painting was a valuable object that had belonged to the family for generations.
- I accidentally dropped an object on the floor and it shattered into pieces.
- The sculptor worked tirelessly to shape the clay into a magnificent object.
- The antique vase was an exquisite object that adorned the living room.
- The scientist used a microscope to examine the tiny object.
- The child was fascinated by the shiny object and couldn't stop touching it.
- The police officer confiscated the illegal object as evidence.
- The hikers stumbled upon an unusual object that seemed out of place in the wilderness.
FAQs About the word object
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow, the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable), (grammar) a constitu
piece, thing,item, ornamental, commodity, being, substance,entity, article, bauble
nonentity,nonentity,,
The lost object turned up in an unexpected place.
The police searched for the stolen object but failed to recover it.
The painting was a valuable object that had belonged to the family for generations.
I accidentally dropped an object on the floor and it shattered into pieces.