object in English dictionary

  • object

    Meanings and definitions of "object"

    • A thing that has physical existence.
    • The goal, end or purpose of something.
    • (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
    • A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
    • (computing) In object-oriented programming, an instantiation of a class or structure.
    • (intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.
    • noun
      A thing that has physical existence.
    • noun
      The goal, end or purpose of something.
    • noun
      (grammar)
      The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
    • noun
      A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
    • noun
      (object-oriented programming)
      An instantiation of a class or structure.
    • noun
      (category theory)
      An element within a category upon which functions operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them.
    • noun
      (obsolete)
      Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.
    • verb
      (transitive, obsolete)
      To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
    • verb
      (transitive, obsolete)
      To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
    • Something that has a physical existence.
    • In object-oriented programming, an instance of a class. An object comprises data and methods that act on the data, and is treated as a discrete entity.
    • object (as opposed to subject)
    • The grammatical object in a sentence.
    • object (of worship, study, etc.)
    • To express opinions disagreeing with the ones expressed by others.
    • (in logic) the object
    • The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).
    • thing
    • in grammar
    • person or thing to which an emotion is directed
    • in object-oriented programming
    • disagree with something or someone
    • noun
      a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
    • noun
      (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"
    • noun
      (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"
    • noun
      the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"
    • noun
      the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
    • verb
      be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture"
    • 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 with"; "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"

    Synonyms of "object" in English dictionary

    reject, objective, constituent are the top synonyms of "object" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of object

    • lp  liczba pojedyncza object, lm  liczba mnoga objects object, did objected, he objects, be objecting
    • object ( third-person singular simple present objects, present participle objecting, simple past and past participle objected)
    • object ( plural  objects)
    • object (plural objects)
    • object (third-person singular simple present objects, present participle objecting, simple past and past participle objected)
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