object
Translation
object, thing, item, objective
Examples
What is that strange object?
What is that strange object?
The object of the game is to score points.
The object of the game is to score points.
Grammar Patterns
((an object)) a thing that can be seen and touched What is that strange object?
((the object of sth.)) the person or thing that a feeling or action is directed towards The object of the game is to score points.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thing, item, article; (for goal): aim, purpose, target
Etymology
From Latin 'obiectum', 'thing thrown before', from 'ob-' (in the way of) + 'iacere' (to throw).
Memory Tips
An 'object' is something you can 'objectively' see. Note the verb 'to object' /əbˈdʒekt/ (to protest) has a different stress.