object

• Sustantivo que designa una cosa material que se puede ver y tocar, o algo que es el foco de un pensamiento, acción o sentimiento.

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.

   objeto físico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarticleartifactbodyentityitemthing

2. Purpose or goalB1formal

   The aim or purpose of an action or plan.

   objeto, propósito

   • 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?

   Sinónimosaimdesignendgoalintentintentionobjectivepointpurposetarget

3. Grammar: direct objectB2formal

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

   objeto directo

   • 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.

• Verbo que se usa para expresar desaprobación, objeción o desacuerdo con algo, o para oponerse a una acción o idea.

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.

   Mostrar desacuerdo u oposición

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

   Sinónimoscomplaindemurdisapproveopposeprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antónimosacceptacquiesceagreeapproveconsent

2. State a reason againstB2formal

   To provide a reason or argument against something.

   oponerse, poner objeciones

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

   Sinónimosdemurexpostulateopposeprotestremonstratetake exception

   Antónimosacceptagreeapproveassentconcursupport