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1. object - noun

· a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

Synonym(s): physical_object

Hypernym(s): physical_entity




2. object - noun

· the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

Synonym(s): aim, objective, target

Hypernym(s): goal, end




3. object - noun

· (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"

Hypernym(s): constituent, grammatical_constituent




4. object - noun

· the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"

Hypernym(s): content, cognitive_content, mental_object




5. object - noun

· (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"

Hypernym(s): computer_science, computing




6. object - verb

· 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"

Hypernym(s): disapprove, reject




7. object - verb

· be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture"

Hypernym(s): be





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