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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
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jekt
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| definition 1: |
anything that has shape or form and can be seen or touched.
The only object in the room was a chair.- synonyms:
- thing
- similar words:
- article, body, form, something, stuff, substance
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| definition 2: |
the purpose of a particular activity.
The object of the game is to get rid of all your cards.- synonyms:
- aim, goal, point, purpose, target
- similar words:
- design, idea, intention, plan
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| definition 3: |
a noun or noun phrase that is affected by the action of a verb in a sentence. In the sentence "The dog bit the man," "the man" is the object.
- similar words:
- recipient
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| related words: |
aim, goal, target, thing |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
 b
jekt
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| inflections: |
objects, objecting, objected |
| definition: |
to show negative feelings about something.
The store owner objected when we walked in without shoes.I object to your rude language.- synonyms:
- disapprove
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| derivation: |
objector (n.) |
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