Object vs. Thing
Difference Between Object and Thing
Objectnoun
A thing that has physical existence.
Thingnoun
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
Objectnoun
; the goal, end or purpose of something.
Thingnoun
A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
Objectnoun
(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.
Thingnoun
An individual object or distinct entity.
Objectnoun
A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years.The convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred.Where's your object of ridicule now?Thingnoun
(informal) A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (contrary to expectation or belief).
Bacon pie? Is that a thing?Objectnoun
(object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
Thingnoun
(legal)
Objectnoun
(category theory) An element within a category upon which functions operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them.
Thingnoun
Whatever can be owned.
Objectnoun
(obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
Thingnoun
Corporeal object.
Objectverb
(intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.
I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.Thingnoun
The latest fad or fashion.
What do you mean you don't twerk, Stacy? It's the latest thing!Objectverb
To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
Thingnoun
(in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment.
Hold on, let me just grab my things.Objectverb
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
Thingnoun
(informal) A unit or container, usually containing edible goods.
get me a thing of apple juice at the store;I just ate a whole thing of jelly beansObjectnoun
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow;
it was full of rackets, balls and other objectsThingnoun
(informal) A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety.Objectnoun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);
the sole object of her trip was to see her childrenThingnoun
(slang) A penis.
Objectnoun
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon;
the object of the verbThingnoun
A living being or creature.
you poor thing;she's a funny old thing, but her heart's in the right place;I met a pretty blond thing at the barObjectnoun
the focus of cognitions or feelings;
objects of thoughtthe object of my affectionThingnoun
That which matters; the crux.
that's the thing: we don't know where he went;the thing is, I don't have any moneyObjectverb
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent;
She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her withWhen asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's licenseThingnoun
Used after a noun to refer dismissively to the situation surrounding the noun's referent.
Oh yeah, I'm supposed to promote that vision thing.Objectverb
be averse to or express disapproval of;
My wife objects to modern furnitureThingnoun
(informal) That which is favoured; personal preference. (Used in possessive constructions.)
Thingnoun
A public assembly or judicial council in a Germanic country.
Thingnoun
(informal) A romantic relationship.
Thingverb
(rare) To express as a thing; to reify.
Thingnoun
a special situation;
this thing has got to endit is a remarkable thingThingnoun
an action;
how could you do such a thing?Thingnoun
an artifact;
how does this thing work?Thingnoun
an event;
a funny thing happened on the way to the...Thingnoun
a statement regarded as an object;
to say the same thing in other termshow can you say such a thing?Thingnoun
any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence;
the thing I like about her is ...Thingnoun
a special abstraction;
a thing of the spiritthings of the heartThingnoun
a vaguely specified concern;
several matters to attend toit is none of your affairthings are going wellThingnoun
an entity that is not named specifically;
I couldn't tell what the thing wasThingnoun
a special objective;
the thing is to stay in boundsThingnoun
a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion;
he has a thing about seafoodshe has a thing about himThingnoun
a separate and self-contained entity
