Object
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/
US
/ˈɑːb.dʒɪkt/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A thing that can be seen or touched; a goal or purpose.
(v) : To disagree with or oppose something.
(v) : To disagree with or oppose something.
Example
"(n) : He picked up a small object from the floor."
"(n) : The main object of the project is to provide clean water to the village."
"(v) : She objected to the unfair rule, explaining her reasons clearly to the teacher and classmates."
Explanation
Object can mean a physical thing that you can see or touch, like a pen, chair, or ball. It can also mean a goal, purpose, or something you want to achieve. In grammar, an object is a word that receives the action of a verb. The word can also be used as a verb meaning to disagree or say no to something. So, context matters: you might “see an object on the table” or “object to a rule you don’t agree with”.