Inglês

object

gb/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/ us/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
A2 Inglês
~ 1100
Aceções
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Nome A2 entity
1

A physical thing you can see or touch

A thing you can see or touch, not alive.

Padrão de uso: an object [on/in/under] [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'object' with 'subject' because both are common nouns in grammar and conversation.
Sinónimos
thing (More general and informal; can refer to abstract as well as physical items.)
Antónimos
idea (An abstract concept rather than a physical item.)
Colocações
physical object |small object |metal object |move an object
Temas
daily life |science |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.
Verbo B1 action
2

To express disagreement or opposition

To say you do not like or agree with something.

Padrão de uso: to object to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners often forget to use 'to' after 'object' when followed by a noun or gerund.
Sinónimos
protest (Often suggests a stronger or more public form of objection.)
Antónimos
agree (To accept or support something rather than oppose it.)
Colocações
object strongly |object formally |object on the grounds
Temas
communication |conflict |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • Several members objected to the proposed changes.
  • She objected when they tried to take her photo.
  • I must object to that unfair comment.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I object to this plan.
  • They object to loud music at night.
  • He objects to eating meat.
Nome technical B1 relation
3

Grammar: receiver of an action

In grammar, the word that gets the action of the verb.

Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse the grammatical 'object' with a physical object.
Sinónimos
target (in grammar) (Not commonly used outside technical grammar discussions.)
Antónimos
subject (Performs the action rather than receiving it.)
Colocações
direct object |indirect object |object pronoun
Temas
language |education |communication |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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'.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • '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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
object
IPA
GB/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
US/ˈɑbd͡ʒɛkt/
Sílabas e acento
ob - ject (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ob)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: object
  • Plural: objects
Verb
  • Base: object
  • 3rd Person Singular: objects
  • Present Participle: objecting
  • Past: objected
Família de palavras
Forms
objects noun objecting verb objected verb
Core family
objection noun B1 objective adjective B1 objectively adverb
Related words
objector noun objectivity noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
subjective adjective B2
Advanced or less common
objectionable adjective objectify verb
Expressões

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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • I object to being treated like a child.
  • They objected to the new building plans.

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