object · n
the object of sth
C1 the purpose of something
Dictionary examples:
The object of this game is to score more points than the opposing team. (33.4)
The object of the exercise is to complete the task within the time limit. (38.5)
object (GRAMMAR)
B1 in grammar, the person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb or the person or thing that comes after a preposition
Dictionary examples:
In 'The student avoids homework,' 'homework' is the escaped object of 'avoids.' (0.0)
In 'The dog ate my homework,' 'homework' is the sad object of 'ate.' (0.0)
In 'The teacher explains grammar,' 'grammar' is the confusing object of 'explains.' (0.0)
In the sentence "I like ice cream," "ice cream" is the object of the verb "like." (32.6)
object (THING)
B1 a thing that you can see or touch but that is usually not alive
Dictionary examples:
The teacher asked us to bring an interesting object to class. I brought my brother. (0.0)
The museum's most popular object is a 1000-year-old sandwich. (0.0)
I dropped a small object in my shoe. Now I walk like a penguin. (0.0)
a bright, shiny object (21.4)
There were various objects on display. (21.9)