object
gb/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/ us/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
A2
English
~ 1100
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
A physical thing you can see or touch
A thing you can see or touch, not alive.
Usage pattern:
an object [on/in/under] [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'object' with 'subject' because both are common nouns in grammar and conversation.
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.)
Collocations
physical object
|small object
|metal object
|move an object
Themes
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The museum displayed several ancient objects from the site.
- Please remove any sharp objects from your pockets before the scan.
- 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.
- This box is a big object.
- He has a red object in his hand.
- The object is under the chair.
Verb
B1
action
2
To express disagreement or opposition
To say you do not like or agree with something.
Usage pattern:
to object to [something]
Common mistake:
Learners often forget to use 'to' after 'object' when followed by a noun or gerund.
Synonyms
protest (Often suggests a stronger or more public form of objection.)
Antonyms
agree (To accept or support something rather than oppose it.)
Collocations
object strongly
|object formally
|object on the grounds
Themes
communication
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Several members objected to the proposed changes.
- She objected when they tried to take her photo.
- I must object to that unfair comment.
Learner examples
- I object to this plan.
- They object to loud music at night.
- He objects to eating meat.
Noun
technical
B1
relation
3
Grammar: receiver of an action
In grammar, the word that gets the action of the verb.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse the grammatical 'object' with a physical object.
Synonyms
target (in grammar) (Not commonly used outside technical grammar discussions.)
Antonyms
subject (Performs the action rather than receiving it.)
Collocations
direct object
|indirect object
|object pronoun
Themes
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- In the sentence 'She kicked the ball,' 'the ball' is the object.
- An indirect object tells us to whom or for whom something is done.
- Object pronouns include 'me', 'him', and 'them'.
Learner examples
- 'The ball' is the object in this sentence.
- In 'I gave her a gift', 'her' is an object.
- We learn about direct and indirect objects.
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.