object
gb/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/ us/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
A2
English
~ 1100
tárgy, kifogásol, ellenez, tiltakozik
NOUN
A2
1
tárgy
A2
Usage pattern:
an object [on/in/under] [something]
The museum displayed several ancient objects from the site.
A múzeum több, a lelőhelyről származó ókori tárgyat állított ki.
Please remove any sharp objects from your pockets before the scan.
Kérjük, a vizsgálat előtt vegyen ki minden éles tárgyat a zsebeiből.
She found a small metal object on the beach.
The police recovered stolen objects from the suspect's house.
Learner examples
I see an object on the table.
Látok egy tárgyat az asztalon.
This box is a big object.
Ez a doboz egy nagy tárgy.
He has a red object in his hand.
The object is under the chair.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'object' with 'subject' because both are common nouns in grammar and conversation.
Meaning
A physical thing you can see or touch
Collocations
physical object
|small object
|metal object
|move an object
Synonyms
thing (More general and informal; can refer to abstract as well as physical items.)
Antonyms
idea (An abstract concept rather than a physical item.)
Themes
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A thing you can see or touch, not alive.
A material thing that can be perceived by the senses and is distinct from a living being.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to object to [something]
Several members objected to the proposed changes.
Több tag kifogásolta a javasolt módosításokat.
She objected when they tried to take her photo.
Tiltakozott, amikor megpróbálták lefényképezni.
I must object to that unfair comment.
Learner examples
I object to this plan.
Ellenzem ezt a tervet.
They object to loud music at night.
Kifogásolják az éjszakai hangos zenét.
He objects to eating meat.
Common mistake:
Learners often forget to use 'to' after 'object' when followed by a noun or gerund.
Meaning
To express disagreement or opposition
Collocations
object strongly
|object formally
|object on the grounds
Synonyms
protest (Often suggests a stronger or more public form of objection.)
Antonyms
agree (To accept or support something rather than oppose it.)
Themes
communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To say you do not like or agree with something.
To say that you disagree with or disapprove of something.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
tárgy
B1
In the sentence 'She kicked the ball,' 'the ball' is the object.
A „She kicked the ball” mondatban a „the ball” a tárgy.
An indirect object tells us to whom or for whom something is done.
A közvetett tárgy azt jelöli, hogy kinek vagy kinek a számára történik valami.
Object pronouns include 'me', 'him', and 'them'.
Learner examples
'The ball' is the object in this sentence.
Ebben a mondatban a „the ball” a tárgy.
In 'I gave her a gift', 'her' is an object.
Az „I gave her a gift” mondatban a „her” közvetett tárgy.
We learn about direct and indirect objects.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the grammatical 'object' with a physical object.
Meaning
Grammar: receiver of an action
Collocations
direct object
|indirect object
|object pronoun
Synonyms
target (in grammar) (Not commonly used outside technical grammar discussions.)
Antonyms
subject (Performs the action rather than receiving it.)
Themes
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In grammar, the word that gets the action of the verb.
In grammar, a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb or shows the result of that action.
Grammar
Dictionary form
object
IPA
GB/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
US/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
Syllables & stress
ob - ject (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ob)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: object
- Plural: objects
Verb
- Base: object
- 3rd Person Singular: objects
- Present Participle: objecting
- Past: objected
Word family
Forms
objects
noun
objecting
verb
objected
verb
Related words
objector
noun
objectivity
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
subjective
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
objectionable
adjective
objectify
verb
Expressions
make an objection
1/mˈeɪk ən əbd͡ʒˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
Formally state disagreement
To say in a formal way that you do not agree with something.
Examples
- The lawyer made an objection during the trial.
- You can make an objection if you disagree with the rules.
object to
1/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt tə/
phrasal verb
Express disagreement about something specific
To say you do not agree with something or do not like it.
Examples
- I object to being treated like a child.
- They objected to the new building plans.