object

/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: objects · objecting · objected

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một vật có tồn tại vật lý nhưng không sống

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Mục tiêu, kết thúc hoặc mục đích của một thứ gì đó

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Noun

Examples

Money is an Object to you? Money is an Object to me.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không đồng ý hoặc phản đối một thứ gì đó hoặc ai đó

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Verb

Examples

I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “object” mean?

A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.

Is “object” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.