| object | |
| 1. n. A thing that has physical existence. | |
| 2. n. objective, Objective; the goal, end or purpose of something. | |
| 3. n. (grammar) 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. | |
| 4. n. A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed. | |
| Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years. | |
| The convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred. | |
| Where's your object of ridicule now? | |
| 5. n. (object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure. | |
| 6. n. (category theory) An element within a category upon which function, functions operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them. | |
| 7. n. (obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect. | |
| 8. v. 'panget | |
| 9. v. (intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection. | |
| I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal. | |
| 10. v. (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. | |
| 11. v. (transitive, obsolete) To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose. | |
