object

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

2. 2transitive verb

   To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To make opposition in words or argument; -- usually followed by to.

4. 4transitive verb

   That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark.

5. 5transitive verb

   That which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc.

6. 6transitive verb

   That by which the mind, or any of its activities, is directed; that on which the purpose are fixed as the end of action or effort; that which is sought for; end; aim; motive; final cause.

7. 7transitive verb

   Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

8. 8transitive verb

   A word, phrase, or clause toward which an action is directed, or is considered to be directed; as, the object of a transitive verb.

9. 9adjective

   Opposed; presented in opposition; also, exposed.

10. 10noun

    a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

    "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

11. 11noun

    the focus of cognitions or feelings

    "objects of thought"

    "the object of my affection"

12. 12noun

    the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

    "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

    Synonyms

    aimobjectivetarget
13. 13noun

    (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

    "in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects"

14. 14noun

    (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

    "the object of the verb"

15. 15verb

    express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

    "She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"

    "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"

16. 16verb

    be averse to or express disapproval of

    "My wife objects to modern furniture"