object
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
How often you will meet it
Rank 797 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 23,024 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.011% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
noun
- a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow also: physical object it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) also: aim, objective, target the sole object of her trip was to see her children
- (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon the object of the verb
- the focus of cognitions or feelings objects of thoughtthe object of my affection
- (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
verb
- express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her withWhen asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license
- be averse to or express disapproval of My wife objects to modern furniture
object in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Now, no one could object to that!
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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His object was something bigger, and he was prepared to wait for it.
The Intrusion of Jimmy · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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The Quaker pilgrims of Pennsylvania, seeking the same object by different means, have not been equally fortunate.
Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and other poems Part 6 From — Volume I · John Greenleaf Whittier · Chapter 1
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Property now was no longer the object of his pursuit; but popularity became the god of his idolatry.
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 · Henry M. (Henry Mason) Brooks · Chapter 1
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There, evidently, every piece of furniture must have its invariable place, every object its irrevocable shelf or hook.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1