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objects

/ˈɒbdʒɛkts/

When used as a noun, the pronunciation puts the stress on the first syllable ('OB-jects'). When used as a verb meaning to disagree, the stress shifts to the second syllable ('ob-JECTS'). The verb form is almost always followed by the preposition 'to' (e.g., 'he objects to the plan').

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is cleaning the living room while Eleanor is visiting.

Karen Smith

Eleanor, please stop cluttering my side table with these random objects.

Eleanor Smith

THEY ARE HEIRLOOMS DEAR STOP BEING SO HIGH STRUNG

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Karen is using 'objects' to dismiss Eleanor's belongings as meaningless clutter. Eleanor responds with a characteristic lack of punctuation and capitalization, while the phrase 'high strung' describes Karen's nervous and uptight personality.

Meanings

noun

Material things that can be seen and touched.

"The table was covered in various small metallic objects."

noun

Goals, aims, or purposes of an action or policy.

"The primary objects of the new law are to reduce pollution and protect wildlife."

verb (transitive)

To express a feeling of disapproval, dislike, or opposition toward something.

"The lawyer objects to the witness's statement based on hearsay."

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