object
10 synonyms and 0 antonyms for object, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A physical thing that can be seen or touched.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use object
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin obiectum, literally "thrown against," from Latin obicere ("to throw in the way of"), from ob- + iacere ("to throw").
Full origin of object →Frequently asked questions
What does “object” mean?
The word “object” means a physical thing that can be seen or touched. In plain terms, as a noun, a physical thing or a goal; as a verb (stress on the second syllable), to protest against something.
How do you pronounce “object”?
“Object” is pronounced OB-jehkt (/ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “object” in a sentence?
Here is “object” used in a sentence: “She placed a small metal object on the table.”
What is another word for “object”?
Words with a similar meaning to “object” include target, demur, except and take exception.
What part of speech is “object”?
Depending on how it is used, “object” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “object” come from?
The word “object” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin obiectum, literally "thrown against," from Latin obicere ("to throw in the way of"), from ob- + iacere ("to throw").
Is “object” a common word?
“Object” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “object” have?
“Object” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a physical thing that can be seen or touched.
What is the difference between an object and a thing?
"Thing" is the broadest, vaguest word — it can mean an idea, event, or feeling as well as a physical item. "Object" is more specific: a physical item you can see or touch, with a definite shape or form. Every object is a thing, but many things, like happiness or a plan, are not objects.
What is the difference between object as a noun and object as a verb?
They are spelled the same but stressed differently. The noun "OB-ject" (stress first) means a physical thing. The verb "ob-JECT" (stress second) means to disagree or protest: "I object to that decision." This kind of word, changing meaning with its stress, is called a heteronym.
What is an example of an object?
Anything solid you can see and handle qualifies — a cup, a phone, a chair, a rock, a book. Larger physical things like cars and buildings are objects too, as are natural ones such as stones or shells. If it has a physical form you can point to, it is an object.