Object (Noun)
Meaning 1
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects".
Classification
Unique beginner for nouns.
Examples
- The vase on the table was a beautiful object that caught my eye.
- The object in the corner of the room was casting a long shadow on the wall.
- The museum was filled with ancient objects that told the story of a long-lost civilization.
- The room was cluttered with objects that had been collected over the years, making it difficult to move around.
- The artist's studio was filled with strange and fascinating objects that inspired her sculptures.
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- Rarity
- Souvenir
- Solid Ground
- Vehicle
- Good Luck Charm
- Terra Firma
- Lot
- Portion
- Token
- Ground
- Small Beer
- Neighbour
- Oddment
- Soil
- Earth
- Formation
- Prop
- Oddity
- Unit
- Trifle
- Thread
- Trivia
- Relic
- Curiosity
- Dry Land
- Filler
- Peculiarity
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Meaning 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".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.