Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

object

Definition

object [noun]

1. a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

3. (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"

4. the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"

5. (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer; "in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects"

object [verb]

1. express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent; "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"

2. be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture"

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Synonyms

noun
thing, entity, article, body

aim, objective, purpose, goal, target, intention, motive, end, reason, point, design

verb
protest, oppose, demur, take exception, disapprove, refuse, complain, rebut, repudiate

Antonyms

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