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How to pronounce object
Say it like this: /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does object mean?
nounA thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
“Money is an Object to you? Money is an Object to me.”
The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
verbTo disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
“We strongly object to sending her to jail for ten years.”
To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
“He 'gan to him object his heinous Crime,”
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
“c. 1678, Richard Hooker, a sermon some strong impediment or other objecting itself”
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