Object

Quick meaning: Object is a noun meaning A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.

Meaning

A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.

More Meanings

1. Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
2. A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
3. (object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
4. (intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
5. (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.
6. (category theory) An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
7. (obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

Example Sentences

Where's your object of ridicule now?

Money is an Object to you? Money is an Object to me.

Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years.

The convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred.

Word Forms

• objects
• objecting
• objected

Synonyms for object

Depending on context, synonyms include article, item, thing, target, demur, except.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include objective, aim, target, item, thing, intention.

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