Pronunciation: /ɑbdʒɛkt/
noun a person or thing to which an action, feeling, or thought is directed
A1 I found a shiny object on the beach.
A2 The teacher asked the students to identify the object in the picture.
B1 The detective carefully examined the object for fingerprints.
B2 The archaeologist unearthed an ancient object from the ruins.
C1 The artist used various objects to create a unique sculpture.
C2 The scientist studied the object under a powerful microscope to analyze its composition.
verb to express or feel disapproval, dislike, or distaste for something
A1 I object to the proposal.
A2 She objects to the new rules.
B1 The employees objected to the changes in their work schedule.
B2 The union objected to the company's decision to outsource jobs.
C1 The residents objected to the construction of a new highway through their neighborhood.
C2 The environmental group objected to the government's plan to drill for oil in the protected area.
adjective not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; unbiased
A1 The object lesson was simple and easy to understand.
A2 She pointed to the object marker on the map to show where we were.
B1 The object-oriented programming language allows for efficient code organization.
B2 The artist used various object textures to create a visually interesting sculpture.
C1 The object of the experiment was to determine the effects of different variables on plant growth.
C2 The lawyer presented a compelling argument that the defendant had no object intent to commit the crime.
adverb used to emphasize a following element
A1 She looked at the object with curiosity.
A2 He handled the object carefully, afraid it might break.
B1 The teacher explained the lesson using an object as a visual aid.
B2 The artist painted the object in exquisite detail.
C1 The scientist studied the object under a microscope.
C2 The detective analyzed the object for fingerprints and DNA evidence.
preposition used to introduce the complement of a verb
A1 I am looking for my keys. They are on the table object.
A2 She placed the book object on the shelf.
B1 The teacher asked the students to find an object in the classroom that starts with the letter 'A'.
B2 The artist used various objects in his sculpture to create a unique piece of art.
C1 The detective carefully examined the object found at the crime scene for any fingerprints.
C2 The archaeologist discovered a valuable object buried deep underground during the excavation.
conjunction used to introduce a clause or sentence contrasting with what has already been mentioned
A1 I want to buy a new book object a pen.
A2 She loves to paint and draw objects nature.
B1 The teacher asked the students to identify the main object the sentence.
B2 The detective found a key object the crime scene.
C1 The artist used various objects in his installation to convey a message.
C2 The lawyer argued that the evidence presented was not the object the investigation.
formal The scientist used a microscope to observe the tiny object.
informal Can you pass me that object over there?
slang Check out this cool object I found at the thrift store.
figurative His love for her was like a precious object that he cherished.
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