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Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense objects, present participle objecting, past tense, past participle objectedpronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (ɒbdʒɪkt). The verb is pronounced (əbdʒekt).
1. countable noun
An object is anything that has a fixed shape or form, that you can touch or see, and that is not alive.
He squinted his eyes as though he were studying an object on the horizon.
...an object the shape of a coconut.
In the cosy consulting room the children are surrounded by familiar objects.
Synonyms: thing, article, device, body More Synonyms of object
2. countable noun [usually with poss]
The object of what someone is doing is their aim or purpose.
The object of the exercise is to raise money for the charity. [+ of]
He made it his object in life to find the island.
My object was to publish a scholarly work on Peter Mourne.
Synonyms: purpose, aim, end, point More Synonyms of object
3. countable noun
The object of a particular feeling or reaction is the person or thing it is directed towards or that causes it.
The object of her hatred was a 24-year-old model. [+ of]
The object of great interest at the Temple was a large marble tower built in memoryof Buddha. [+ of]
She knew that she was an object of pity among her friends.
Synonyms: target, victim, focus, butt More Synonyms of object
4.  See also sex object
5. countable noun
In grammar, the object of a verb or a preposition is the word or phrase which completes the structure begun by the verb or preposition.
6.  See also direct object, indirect object
7. verb
If you object to something, you express your dislike or disapproval of it.
A lot of people will object to the book. [VERB + to]
Cullen objected that his small staff would be unable to handle the added work. [VERB that]
We objected strongly but were outvoted. [VERB]
'Hey, I don't know what you're talking about,' Russo objected. [VERB with quote]
Synonyms: protest against, oppose, say no to, kick against [informal] More Synonyms of object
8. 
See money is no object
More Synonyms of object
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object in British English 1

(ˈɒbdʒɪkt)
noun
1. 
a tangible and visible thing
2. 
a person or thing seen as a focus or target for feelings, thought, etc
an object of affection
3. 
an aim, purpose, or objective
4.  informal
a ridiculous or pitiable person, spectacle, etc
5.  philosophy
that towards which cognition is directed, as contrasted with the thinking subject; anything regarded as external to the mind, esp in the external world
6.  grammar
a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase whose referent is the recipient of the action of a verb
See also direct object, indirect object
7.  grammar
a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that is governed by a preposition
8.  no object
9.  computing
a self-contained identifiable component of a software system or design
object-oriented programming
Word origin
C14: from Late Latin objectus something thrown before (the mind), from Latin obicere; see object2

object in British English 2

(əbˈdʒɛkt)
verb
1. (tr; takes a clause as object)
to state as an objection
he objected that his motives had been good
2. (intransitive; often foll by to)
to raise or state an objection (to); present an argument (against)
Derived forms
objector (obˈjector)
noun
Word origin
C15: from Latin obicere, from ob- against + jacere to throw

object in American English

(ˈɑbdʒɪkt; ɑbdʒɛkt; for v. əbˈdʒɛkt; ɑbˈdʒɛkt)
noun
1. 
a thing that can be seen or touched; material thing that occupies space
2. 
a person or thing to which action, thought, or feeling is directed
3. 
what is aimed at; purpose; end; goal
4. 
a cause for concern
used in negative constructions
money is no object
5.  Grammar
a noun or other substantive that directly or indirectly receives the action of a verb, or one that is governed by a preposition
in “Give me the book,” “book” is the direct object and “me” is the indirect object
6.  Philosophy
anything that can be known or perceived by the mind
verb transitive
7.  Archaic
a. 
to oppose
b. 
to thrust in; interpose
c. 
to expose
d. 
to bring forward as a reason, instance, etc.; adduce
8. 
to put forward in opposition; state by way of objection
it was objected that the new tax law was unfair
verb intransitive
9. 
to put forward an objection or objections; enter a protest; be opposed
10. 
to feel or express disapproval or dislike
SIMILAR WORDS:  inˈtention
SYNONYMY NOTE: object implies opposition to something because of strong dislike or disapproval [I object to her meddling]; protest implies the making of strong, formal, often written objection to something [they protested the new tax increases]; remonstrate implies protest and argument in demonstrating to another that he or she is wrongor blameworthy [he remonstrated against her hostile attitude]; expostulate suggests strong, earnest pleading or argument to change another's views or actions[I expostulated with him about his self-sacrifice]; demur implies the raising of objections or the taking of exception so as to delay action[I demurred at her proposal to dine out]
OPPOSITES:  agree, consent, acquiesce
Derived forms
objectless (ˈobjectless)
adjective
objector (obˈjector)
noun
Word origin
ME < ML objectum, something thrown in the way < L objectus, a casting before, that which appears, orig. pp. of objicere < ob- (see ob-) + jacere, to throw: see jet1

Examples of 'object' in a sentence
object

Money is no object to her but it is definitely not her main motivation.
The Sun (2016)
He had top people and money was no object.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He objected strongly to new building.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Of course, there are aspects of this that people might object to.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
When gravitational waves pass by, they change the distance between objects.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
The green sofa is this year's object of desire for design insiders.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
One involved sorting round and square objects by shape, while Best.
The Sun (2016)
And then... money 's no object.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It protects people, objects and ideas, and helps each generation to construct its own relationships between them.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But often the exact distances between objects are not important.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The exceptions are a few pronouns that have both subject and object cases.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Who could object to people flourishing and a fair shot at success?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
 Money was no object at the time.
The Sun (2014)
The infrared scanners can pick out a concealed object on a person.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Try it for yourself with objects of all shapes and sizes.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
One implication is that books as objects were important as more than simply verbal records.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
Yet sales of this familiar object are likely to be surpassed by tablet devices next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The other fun thing about objects is the way they define eras.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was very exciting to find so many objects.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The speaker in the poem asks the object of his affections to observe the flea.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This school seems more bastion of privilege than object of charity.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Both subject and object pronouns are fine in that position.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Five personal pronouns take different cases according to whether they are the subject or the object of the verb.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But are they objects of desire?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is diminishing perspective, and works most effectively with identical or similar objects at different distances.
Freeman, Michael Collins Complete Guide to Photography (1993)
I object most strongly to any suggestion that with illness or disability comes a loss of dignity.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)

In other languages
object

British English: object /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ NOUN
An object is anything that has a fixed shape or form and that is not alive.
...an object the shape of a coconut.
  • American English: object
  • Arabic: شَيّءٌ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: objeto
  • Chinese: 物体
  • Croatian: predmet
  • Czech: předmět
  • Danish: objekt
  • Dutch: object
  • European Spanish: objeto
  • Finnish: esine
  • French: objet
  • German: Gegenstand
  • Greek: αντικειμένο
  • Italian: oggetto
  • Japanese: 物
  • Korean: 물체
  • Norwegian: gjenstand
  • Polish: przedmiot obiekt
  • European Portuguese: objeto
  • Romanian: obiect
  • Russian: предмет
  • Latin American Spanish: objeto
  • Swedish: objekt
  • Thai: วัตถุสิ่งของ
  • Turkish: nesne
  • Ukrainian: об'єкт
  • Vietnamese: vật thể
British English: object VERB
If you object to something, you express your dislike or disapproval of it.
A lot of people will object to the book.
  • American English: object
  • Brazilian Portuguese: fazer objeção
  • Chinese: 反对
  • European Spanish: oponerse
  • French: exprimer sa désapprobation
  • German: Einwände haben
  • Italian: trovare da ridere
  • Japanese: 反対する
  • Korean: 반대하다
  • European Portuguese: levantar objeção
  • Latin American Spanish: oponerse

Chinese translation of 'object'

object

(nˈɔbdʒɛkt; vbəbˈdʒɛkt)

n (c)

  1. (= thing) 物体(體) (wùtǐ) (个(個), gè)
  2. (= aim, purpose) 目的 (mùdì) (个(個), gè)
  3. an object of ridicule/the object of his affection 嘲笑的对(對)象/他爱(愛)慕的对(對)象 (cháoxiào de duìxiàng/tā àimù de duìxiàng)
  4. (Ling) 宾(賓)语(語) (bīnyǔ) (个(個), gè)

vi

  1. 反对(對) (fǎnduì)
    money/distance is no object 金钱(錢)/距离(離)不成问(問)题(題) (jīnqián/jùlí bù chéng wèntí)
    to object to sth 反对(對)某事 (fǎnduì mǒushì)
    to object that ... 反对(對)说(說) ... (fǎnduì shuō ... )
    I object! 我反对(對)! (wǒ fǎnduì!)

All related terms of 'object'

I object!
我反对(對)! wǒ fǎnduì!
to object that ...
反对(對)说(說) ... fǎnduì shuō ...
to object to sth
反对(對)某事 fǎnduì mǒushì
money/distance is no object
金钱(錢)/距离(離)不成问(問)题(題) jīnqián/jùlí bù chéng wèntí
to be the object of ridicule
成为(為)嘲笑的对(對)象 chéngwéi cháoxiào de duìxiàng
an object of ridicule/the object of his affection
嘲笑的对(對)象/他爱(愛)慕的对(對)象 cháoxiào de duìxiàng/tā àimù de duìxiàng
UFO
unidentified flying object 不明飞(飛)行物 bùmíng fēixíngwù [ 个(個) gè ]
1 (noun) 
Definition
a thing that can be touched or seen
an object the shape of a coconut
Synonyms
thing
What's that thing in the middle of the fountain?
article
household articles
device
This device can measure minute quantities of matter.
body
item
The most valuable item on show will be a Picasso.
implement
writing implements
entity
the concept of the earth as a living entity
gadget
a handy gadget for slicing vegetables
contrivance
They wear simple clothes and shun modern contrivances.
thingummyjig (informal)
2 (noun) 
Definition
an aim or purpose
The object of the exercise is to raise money for charity.
Synonyms
purpose
The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for charity.
aim
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
end
another policy designed to achieve the same end
point
What's the point of all these questions?
plan
Her plan was to teach the children at home.
idea
The idea is to help lower-income families to buy their homes.
reason
There is a reason for every important thing that happens.
goal
The goal is to raise as much money as possible.
design
Is there some design in having him here?
target
school leavers who fail to reach their targets
principle
function
The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital.
intention
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
objective
His objective was to play golf and win.
intent
a statement of intent on arms control
motive
Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing.
end in view
end purpose
the why and wherefore
3 (noun) 
Definition
a person or thing seen as a focus for feelings, actions, or thought
She was an object of pity among her friends.
Synonyms
target
In the past they have been the targets of some immature verbal abuse.
victim
focus
Food is the main focus of the book.
butt
He is still the butt of cruel jokes about his humble origins.
recipient

phrase

See no object
1 (verb) 
Definition
to express disapproval or opposition
A lot of people objected to the plan.
Synonyms
protest against
oppose
say no to
kick against (informal)
argue against
draw the line at
take exception to
raise objections to
cry out against
complain against
take up the cudgels against
expostulate against
Opposites
accept
,
welcome
,
approve
,
like
,
comply with
,
consent to
,
take on board
2 (verb) 
Definition
to express disapproval or opposition
We objected strongly.
Synonyms
disagree
The two men disagreed about what to do next.
demur
At first I demurred when he asked me to do it.
remonstrate (formal)
He remonstrated with the referee.
expostulate
express disapproval
Opposites
agree
,
concur
,
assent
,
acquiesce

Additional synonyms

in the sense of aim
Definition
intention or purpose
a research programme that has failed to achieve its aim
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal)
in the sense of article
Definition
an item or object
household articles
Synonyms
thing,
piece,
unit,
item,
object,
device,
tool,
implement,
commodity,
gadget,
utensil
in the sense of butt
Definition
a person or thing that is the target of ridicule or teasing
He is still the butt of cruel jokes about his humble origins.
Synonyms
target,
victim,
object,
point,
mark,
subject,
dupe,
laughing stock,
Aunt Sally

Synonyms of 'object'

object

Explore 'object' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of contrivance
Definition
the act or power of contriving
They wear simple clothes and shun modern contrivances.
Synonyms
device,
machine,
equipment,
gear,
instrument,
implement,
mechanism,
invention,
appliance,
apparatus,
gadget,
contraption (informal)
in the sense of demur
Definition
to show reluctance
At first I demurred when he asked me to do it.
Synonyms
object,
refuse,
protest,
doubt,
dispute,
pause,
disagree,
hesitate,
waver,
balk,
take exception,
cavil
in the sense of design
Definition
an intention
Is there some design in having him here?
Synonyms
intention,
end,
point,
aim,
plan,
goal,
dream,
target,
wish,
purpose,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent
in the sense of device
Definition
a machine or tool used for a particular purpose
This device can measure minute quantities of matter.
Synonyms
gadget,
machine,
tool,
instrument,
implement,
invention,
appliance,
apparatus,
gimmick,
utensil,
contraption (informal),
widget (informal),
contrivance,
waldo,
gizmo or gismo (slang)
in the sense of end
Definition
the purpose of an action
another policy designed to achieve the same end
Synonyms
purpose,
point,
reason,
goal,
design,
target,
aim,
object,
mission,
intention,
objective,
drift,
intent,
aspiration
in the sense of entity
Definition
something that exists in its own right and not merely as part of a bigger thing
the concept of the earth as a living entity
Synonyms
thing,
being,
body (informal),
individual,
object,
presence,
existence,
substance,
quantity,
creature,
organism
in the sense of focus
Food is the main focus of the book.
Synonyms
subject,
point,
question,
issue,
matter,
object,
theme,
substance,
topic,
subject matter,
field of inquiry or reference
in the sense of function
Definition
the intended role or purpose of a person or thing
The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital.
Synonyms
purpose,
business,
job,
concern,
use,
part,
office,
charge,
role,
post,
operation,
situation,
activity,
exercise,
responsibility,
task,
duty,
mission,
employment,
capacity,
province,
occupation,
raison d'être
in the sense of gadget
Definition
a small mechanical device or appliance
a handy gadget for slicing vegetables
Synonyms
device,
thing,
appliance,
machine,
tool,
implement,
invention,
instrument,
novelty,
apparatus,
gimmick,
utensil,
contraption (informal),
gizmo (slang),
contrivance,
waldo
in the sense of goal
Definition
an aim or purpose
The goal is to raise as much money as possible.
Synonyms
aim,
end,
target,
purpose,
object,
intention,
objective,
ambition,
destination,
Holy Grail (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of idea
Definition
aim or purpose
The idea is to help lower-income families to buy their homes.
Synonyms
intention,
aim,
purpose,
object,
end,
plan,
reason,
goal,
design,
objective,
motive
in the sense of implement
Definition
a tool or other piece of equipment
writing implements
Synonyms
tool,
machine,
device,
instrument,
appliance,
apparatus,
gadget,
utensil,
contraption (informal),
contrivance,
agent
in the sense of intent
Definition
something that is intended
a statement of intent on arms control
Synonyms
intention,
aim,
purpose,
meaning,
end,
plan,
goal,
design,
target,
object,
resolution,
resolve,
objective,
ambition,
aspiration
in the sense of intention
Definition
something intended
She announced her intention of standing for parliament.
Synonyms
aim,
plan,
idea,
goal,
end,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
desire,
object,
objective,
determination,
intent,
end in view
in the sense of item
Definition
a single thing in a list or collection
The most valuable item on show will be a Picasso.
Synonyms
article,
thing,
object,
piece,
unit,
component
in the sense of motive
Definition
the reason, whether conscious or unconscious, for a certain course of action
Police have ruled out robbery as a motive for the killing.
Synonyms
reason,
motivation,
cause,
ground(s),
design,
influence,
purpose,
object,
intention,
spur,
incentive,
inspiration,
stimulus,
rationale,
inducement,
incitement,
mainspring,
the why and wherefore
in the sense of objective
Definition
an aim or purpose
His objective was to play golf and win.
Synonyms
purpose,
aim,
goal,
end,
plan,
hope,
idea,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
desire,
object,
intention,
ambition,
aspiration,
Holy Grail (informal),
end in view,
why and wherefore
in the sense of plan
Her plan was to teach the children at home.
Synonyms
intention,
idea,
aim,
hope,
goal,
target,
object,
ambition
in the sense of point
Definition
a reason or aim
What's the point of all these questions?
Synonyms
purpose,
aim,
object,
use,
end,
reason,
goal,
design,
intention,
objective,
utility,
intent,
motive,
usefulness
in the sense of reason
Definition
a cause or motive for a belief or action
There is a reason for every important thing that happens.
Synonyms
cause,
grounds,
purpose,
motive,
end,
goal,
design,
target,
aim,
basis,
occasion,
object,
intention,
incentive,
warrant,
impetus,
inducement,
why and wherefore (informal)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of remonstrate
Definition
to argue in protest or objection
He remonstrated with the referee.
Synonyms
protest,
challenge,
argue,
take issue,
object,
complain,
dispute,
dissent,
take exception,
expostulate
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