Synonyms: physical object, object
Definition: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
Usage: it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
Similar words: physical entity
Definition: an entity that has physical existence
Synonyms: object
Definition: the focus of cognitions or feelings
Usage: objects of thought; the object of my affection
Similar words: mental object, content, cognitive content
Definition: the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned
Synonyms: aim, object, objective, target
Definition: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
Usage: the sole object of her trip was to see her children
Definition: the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
Usage: the ends justify the means
Synonyms: object
Definition: (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
Usage: in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects
Similar words: computer science, computing
Definition: the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Synonyms: object
Definition: (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
Usage: the object of the verb
Similar words: constituent, grammatical constituent
Definition: (grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction
Synonyms: object
Definition: express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
Usage: 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
Similar words: disapprove, reject
Definition: deem wrong or inappropriate
Usage: I disapprove of her child rearing methods
Synonyms: object
Definition: be averse to or express disapproval of
Usage: My wife objects to modern furniture
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer