OBJECT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a tangible and visible entity
    • an entity that can cast a shadow
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
    Hypernyms(s) object is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the focus of cognitions or feelings
    Usage Example(s)
    • objects of thought
    • the object of my affection
    Hypernyms(s) object is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the sole object of her trip was to see her children
    Hypernyms(s) object is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
    Usage Example(s)
    • the object of the verb
    Hypernyms(s) object is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

OBJECT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
    Usage Example(s)
    • She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with
    • When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver’’s license
    Hypernyms(s) object is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • be averse to or express disapproval of
    Usage Example(s)
    • My wife objects to modern furniture
    Hypernyms(s) object is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)