object

  1. Noun.  A thing that has physical existence.
  2. Noun.  The goal, end or purpose of something.
  3. Noun.  (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
  4. Noun.  A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
  5. Noun.  (computing) In object-oriented programming, an instantiation of a class or structure.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.

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