Object Definition
ŏbjĭkt, -jĕkt
objected, objects
noun
objects
A thing that can be seen or touched; material thing that occupies space.
Webster's New World
A person or thing to which action, thought, or feeling is directed.
Webster's New World
A limiting factor that must be considered.
Since money is no object, let's eat at that fancy place.
American Heritage
What is aimed at; purpose; end; goal.
Webster's New World
A cause for concern.
Money is no object.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
verb
objected, objects
To oppose.
Webster's New World
To put forward an objection or objections; enter a protest; be opposed.
Webster's New World
To feel or express disapproval or dislike.
Webster's New World
To thrust in; interpose.
Webster's New World
To expose.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- mind
- care
- put-up-a-fight
- cry-out-against
- take-exception-to
- raise objections
- dispute
- kick
- dissent
- disapprove
- oppose
- protest
- expostulate
- remonstrate
- demur
Origin of Object
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Middle English from Old French from Medieval Latin obiectum thing put before the mind from neuter past participle of Latin obicere to put before, hinder ob- before, toward ob– iacere to throw yē- in Indo-European roots V., from Middle English obiecten from Old French objecter from Latin obiectāre frequentative of obicere
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin obiectum (“object") literally "thrown against", from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiciō (“throw against"), from ob (“against") + iaciō (“throw").
From Wiktionary
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