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HETERONYM: OBJECT

“In art class, the teacher placed an object on the table and asked us to sketch it from different angles. I chose the vase because its curves seemed challenging. Later in science, we studied how gravity pulls every object toward the earth’s center, no matter its size or shape. That afternoon, during a debate in social studies, one student began to object strongly to the idea of longer school hours, raising his hand and speaking firmly. The teacher encouraged him to explain his reasons while the rest of us listened.”

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List of the different ways that this word can be used.

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  • Pronunciation

    Object (/ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/) → stress first syllable (thing).

    Object (/əbˈdʒɛkt/) → stress second syllable (to disagree).

  • Intonation Practice
    “She drew an object on the desk.”
    “The heavy object rolled down the hill.”
    “He will object to that idea.”

  • Expression Tip
    Stress the first syllable for a thing.
    Stress the second syllable for protesting.

SEVERAL MEANINGS

  1. Object (/ˈɑb.dʒɛkt/) – a thing you can see or touch.

  2. Object (/əbˈdʒɛkt/) – to disagree or protest.

IDIOMS/EXPRESSION

  • Made an object of ridicule – someone laughed at or mocked.

  • Object of affection – someone admired or loved.