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Object Meaning: Examples and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：physical object (object)
object
/ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/
n.
A physical thing that you can see or hold.
physical object
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/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈɒbdʒɪkt/
n.
Something that can be seen and touched; a material thing.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
ob- (toward) + ject (to throw) = something thrown in front.
💡 Mnemonic
Ob + ject: imagine an obstacle thrown in your path; that thing is an object.
📖 Example
During the museum tour, the guide pointed to a strange object found deep underground.
During the museum tour, the guide pointed to a strange object found deep underground.
🔗 Collocations
physical object – A tangible item that occupies space
household object – An item used in daily home life
object of study – The focus of academic examination
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📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'objectum' (ob- 'toward' + jacere 'to throw'), originally 'something thrown in the way', later used in philosophy for anything perceived.
Meaning 2：target of action (object)
object
/ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/
n.
The person or thing that an action or feeling is aimed at.
target of action
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/ˈtɑːrɡɪt əv ˈækʃən/
n.
The person or thing that receives or is affected by an action, feeling, or attention.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The striker passed the ball to his teammate, who was the main object of the attack.
The striker passed the ball to his teammate, who was the main object of the attack.
🔗 Collocations
object of desire – Something or someone strongly wanted
object of criticism – The person or thing being criticized
direct object – In grammar, the noun receiving the action of a verb
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