Object ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Object ( noun )

1. A material thing that can be seen and touched.
2. A thing or person that is the focus of thoughts or feelings.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin objectum "something thrown forward", noun use of the neuter past participle of obicere "throw in the way", from ob- "in front" + jacere "to throw".

Examples:

1. He picked up the object.
2. She looked at the object.
3. The object of the game is to score the most points.
4. The object of her affections is a musician.
5. The object of their study is the human brain.

(As a verb)

Object ( verb )

1. A material thing that can be seen and touched.
2. A thing or person that is the focus of thoughts or feelings.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin objectum "something thrown forward", noun use of the neuter past participle of obicere "throw in the way", from ob- "in front" + jacere "to throw".

Examples:

1. He picked up the object.
2. She looked at the object.
3. The object of the game is to score the most points.
4. The object of her affections is a musician.
5. The object of their study is the human brain.