object

• Ein materieller Gegenstand, den man sehen und anfassen kann, oder ein Gegenstand, der im Fokus von Gedanken, Handlungen oder Gefühlen steht.

A noun referring to a material thing that can be seen and touched, or a thing that is the focus of a thought, action, or feeling.

1. Physical thingA1formal

   A material thing that can be seen and touched.

   Gegenstand

   • There was a strange object on the table.
   • She picked up a small metal object from the floor.
   • The museum displayed ancient objects from Egypt.

   Synonymearticleartifactbodyentityitemthing

2. Purpose or goalB1formal

   The aim or purpose of an action or plan.

   Ziel

   • The object of the game is to score the most points.
   • His main object in life is to help others.
   • What is the object of this experiment?

   Synonymeaimdesignendgoalintentintentionobjectivepointpurposetarget

3. Grammar: direct objectB2formal

   A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb.

   Objekt

   • In the sentence 'She reads a book', 'book' is the object.
   • Identify the direct object in this sentence.
   • The teacher explained the difference between subject and object.

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Missbilligung, Widerspruch oder Ablehnung gegenüber etwas auszudrücken.

A verb used to express the act of expressing disapproval, opposition, or disagreement with something.

1. Express disapprovalB2formal

   To express disagreement or opposition to something.

   widersprechen

   • Several members objected to the proposed changes.
   • She objected strongly to the new policy.
   • He objected that the decision was unfair.

   Synonymecomplaindemurdisapproveopposeprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymeacceptacquiesceagreeapproveconsent

2. State a reason againstB2formal

   To provide a reason or argument against something.

   Widerspruch einlegen

   • The lawyer objected to the witness's testimony.
   • They objected on the grounds of safety concerns.
   • I object to being treated like a child.

   Synonymedemurexpostulateopposeprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antonymeacceptagreeapproveassentconcursupport