Meaning & use
object
A physical thing that can be seen or touched but is not alive.
See it in a sentence
She placed a small glass object on the shelf beside her books.
Archaeologists uncovered several ancient objects buried beneath the temple floor.
A note on using this word
Object is more neutral and formal than thing, and it is often used when describing something's physical properties or purpose.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To express disagreement or opposition to something.
Several residents objected to the plan to build a new parking garage.
3. noun
In grammar, a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb or follows a preposition.
In the sentence 'She read the book,' the word book is the object.
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