📖 Definitions of "Object"
- 1
A thing that has physical existence.
- 2
Objective; the goal, end or purpose of something.
- 3
(grammar) 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.
"Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years."
- 1
To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
"I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal."
- 2
To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
- 3
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
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