ENGLISH: object - CREOLE: bagay



Overview of noun object



The noun object has 4 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)



1. (64) object, physical object -- (a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects")

2. (3) aim, object, objective, target -- (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children")

3. (2) object -- ((grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb")

4. (1) object -- (the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection")



Overview of verb object



The verb object has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)



1. (19) object -- (express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent; "She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"; "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license")

2. object -- (be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture")

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