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object

[ob-jikt, -jekt, uhb-jekt] / ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt, əbˈdʒɛkt /
NOUN
thing able to be seen/felt/perceived
Synonyms
STRONGEST
article body commodity gadget item matter phenomenon something substance
STRONG
bulk doodad doohickey entity fact gizmo mass reality thingamajig volume whatchamacallit widget
Antonyms
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nothing nothingness
WEAK
subject
NOUN
purpose, use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
design target
STRONG
aim duty end function goal idea intent intention mark mission motive objective point reason view wish
WEAK
end in view end purpose
Antonyms
WEAK
subject
NOUN
aim, recipient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
target
STRONG
butt focus receiver victim zero
WEAK
ground zero
Antonyms
WEAK
subject
VERB
disagree, argue against
Synonyms
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balk complain criticize oppose protest
STRONG
challenge crab cross demur deprecate disapprove disavow discountenance disesteem dispute dissent except expostulate frown gripe grouse inveigh kick rail rant rave remonstrate spurn squawk storm tangle
WEAK
be displeased discommend go one-on-one make a stink mix it up with raise objection sound off take exception take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid approve help praise
STRONG
agree compliment consent endorse give in go along sanction
WEAK
accept concur

Example Sentences

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That’s up from 24% who didn’t object to advertising on streaming services in 2024.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

In the Middle Ages, the French disaster at Crécy became an object lesson in the dangers of rushing in.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Local councils can object, and residents can challenge decisions, but ultimately the central government has legal tools to take control.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The U.K. could resolve its debt problems with tolls at the Strait of Gibraltar and the English Channel, although France might object.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The sea glittered a brilliant, sparkling blue now, and the dark object swirled closer and closer to the shore with every wave.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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