object

US /ˈɑːb.dʒɪkt/
UK /ˈɑːb.dʒɪkt/
"object" picture
1.

a material thing that can be seen and touched

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She picked up a strange object from the ground.
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The museum displayed ancient artifacts and historical objects.
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thingitemarticleentityobject of attention
2.

a person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed

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He became the object of public ridicule.
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The main object of the meeting is to discuss the budget.
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aimgoalpurposetargetfocus
3.

a noun or pronoun governed by a verb or preposition

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In the sentence 'She saw him,' 'him' is the object.
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Direct objects receive the action of the verb.
1.

express an opinion or feeling of disapproval or opposition

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Many residents object to the new building plans.
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I object to the way you're handling this situation.
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protestopposedisapprovedisagreedemur
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objectiveobjectionobjectivitydirect objectindirect object