object

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Synonyms: abject, obtect, objet

Antonyms: abject, obtect, objet

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Noun

1. A {{l|en|thing}} that has {{l|en|physical}} {{l|en|existence}} but is not alive.
2. {{l|en|objective|Objective}}; {{l|en|goal}}, {{l|en|end}} or {{l|en|purpose}} of something.
3. {{senseid|en|n-grammar}} {{lb|en|grammar}} The {{l|en|noun phrase}} which is an internal {{l|en|complement}} of a {{l|en|verb phrase}} or a {{l|en|prepositional phrase}}. In a verb phrase with a {{l|en|transitive}} action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
4. A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
5. {{senseid|en|compsci}} {{lb|en|object-oriented programming}} An {{l|en|instantiation}} of a {{l|en|class}} or {{l|en|structure}}.
6. {{lb|en|category theory}} An {{l|en|instance}} of one of the two kinds of {{l|en|entities}} that form a {{l|en|category}}, the other kind being the {{l|en|arrow}}s (also called {{l|en|morphism}}s).
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

Verb

1. {{senseid|en|raise objection}} {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[disagree]] with or [[oppose]] something or someone; {{lb|en|especially in a Court of Law}} to [[raise]] an [[objection]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
3. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

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