Meaning of the word "direct object" in English

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direct object

US /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈɑːb.dʒekt/

UK /ˌdɪ.rekt ˈɑːb.dʒekt/

a noun phrase denoting a person or thing that is directly affected by the action of a verb

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In the sentence 'She ate an apple,' 'an apple' is the direct object.

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Transitive verbs always take a direct object.

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