objects
word · lemma: object
/ˈɑbdʒɛkts/, /əbˈdʒɛkts/
OB-jekts (noun), uhb-JEKTS (verb)
/ˈɒbdʒɪkts/, /əbˈdʒɛkts/
OB-jekts (noun), uhb-JEKTS (verb)
Definition
Things that you can see and touch, such as a book, cup, or chair. In grammar or computing, it can also have special meanings, but the most common meaning is a physical thing.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to physical things in everyday English. Common combinations include 'heavy objects', 'personal objects', and 'moving objects'. Don't confuse this noun with the verb 'object' /əbˈdʒekt/, which means to disagree or protest.
Spanish: objetosPortuguese (BR): objetosPortuguese (PT): objetosChinese (Simplified): 物体 - 物品Chinese (Traditional): 物體 - 物品Hindi: वस्तुएँ - चीज़ेंArabic: أشياء - أجسامBengali: বস্তুRussian: предметы - объектыJapanese: 物 - オブジェクトVietnamese: vậtKorean: 물건Turkish: nesne - objeUrdu: اشیاءIndonesian: benda - objek
Example Sentences
The box is full of small objects.
basic
Please move the objects off the table.
basic
Some objects in the museum are very old.
basic
Be careful—there are sharp objects in that drawer.
natural
Kids often pick up random objects from the floor.
natural
We had to remove all metal objects before the scan.
natural