ob
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Plural
objects
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a non-living thing that one can touch or see
- The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble.
- She found a shiny object buried in the sand while walking along the beach.
- The telescope allowed astronomers to observe distant objects in the night sky.
- In photography class, students learn how to capture objects in different lighting conditions.
- The detective carefully examined the crime scene, looking for any objects that might provide clues.
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a specific aim or intended outcome
- The object of his research was to find a cure.
- Their object in training was to improve endurance.
- The object of the fundraiser was to support local schools.
- She stayed focused on the object of her studies.
- The object of the law is to ensure fairness.
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(in grammar) a phrase or word that receives the action of a verb
An object is a part of a sentence that receives the action of the verb or is affected by it. There are two main types of objects: direct objects and indirect objects. A direct object answers the question "what?" or "whom?" after the verb. For example, in the sentence "She reads a book," "a book" is the direct object because it is what is being read. An indirect object, on the other hand, tells to whom or for whom the action is performed. In the sentence "He gave her a gift," "her" is the indirect object because it indicates to whom the gift was given. Objects can be nouns, pronouns, or noun phrases, and they help to clarify the action and enhance the meaning of the sentence.
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the entity toward which thoughts, feelings, or perceptions are directed
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a discrete unit representing data, a resource, or any entity known to a computer