Object vs. Thing
Difference Between Object and Thing
Objectnoun
A specific, individual, material entity, especially one that is not living or not sentient.
Thingnoun
An object or entity that is not or cannot be named specifically
What is this thing for?.Objectnoun
A focus of attention, feeling, thought, or action
a product that was so bad it became an object of derision.Thingnoun
An individual object, especially an inanimate object
There wasn't a thing in sight.Objectnoun
A limiting factor that must be considered
Since money is no object, let's eat at that fancy place.Thingnoun
A creature
That baby is the sweetest thing!.Objectnoun
The purpose, aim, or goal of a specific action or effort
the object of the game.Thingnoun
An entity or item
How many things are there on the test?.Objectnoun
A noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives or is affected by the action of a verb within a sentence.
Thingnoun
Something referred to by a word, symbol, sign, or idea; a referent.
Objectnoun
A noun or substantive governed by a preposition and typically following it.
Thingnoun
things Articles of clothing
Put on your things and let's go.Objectnoun
(Philosophy) Something intelligible to or perceptible by the mind.
Thingnoun
things Possessions, including clothing; belongings
Pack your things.it's time to go.Objectnoun
A discrete item than can be selected and maneuvered, such as an onscreen graphic.
Thingnoun
often things(Law) That which can be possessed or owned
things personal.things real.Objectnoun
In object-oriented programming, a structure that combines data and the procedures necessary to operate on that data.
Thingnoun
things The equipment needed for an activity or a special purpose.
Objectverb
To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection
objected to the testimony of the witness.Thingnoun
An act, deed, or work
promised to do great things.Objectverb
To be averse to or express disapproval of something
objects to modern materialism.Thingnoun
The result of work or activity
is always building things.Objectverb
To put forward in or as a reason for opposition; offer as criticism
They objected that discipline was lacking.Thingnoun
A means to an end
just the thing to increase sales.Objectnoun
A thing that has physical existence.
Thingnoun
A thought, notion, or utterance
What a rotten thing to say!.Objectnoun
; the goal, end or purpose of something.
Thingnoun
A piece of information
wouldn't tell me a thing about the project.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 end or objective
In blackjack, the thing is to get nearest to 21 without going over.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
A matter of concern
many things on my mind.Objectnoun
(object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
Thingnoun
A turn of events; a circumstance
The accident was a terrible thing.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
A particular state of affairs; a situation
Let's deal with this thing promptly.Objectnoun
(obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
Thingnoun
things The general state of affairs; conditions
"Beneath the smooth surface of things, something was wrong" (Tom Wicker).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
(Informal) The latest fad or fashion
Drag racing was the thing then.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
(Informal) A persistent feeling, interest, desire, or aversion
She has a thing for him and keeps talking about him. I have a thing about seafood and never eat it.Objectverb
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
Thingnoun
(Slang) An activity uniquely suitable and satisfying to one
Let him do his own thing. Mountain climbing is really my thing.Objectnoun
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow;
it was full of rackets, balls and other objectsThingnoun
(Informal) Used to refer to something with disapproval or contempt
Where did you get that thing? I wouldn't drive that thing if you paid me.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
That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.
Objectnoun
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon;
the object of the verbThingnoun
A word, symbol, sign, or other referent that can be used to refer to any entity.
Objectnoun
the focus of cognitions or feelings;
objects of thoughtthe object of my affectionThingnoun
An individual object or distinct entity.
Objectverb
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
(informal) A genuine concept, entity or phenomenon; something that actually exists (contrary to expectation or belief).
Bacon pie? Is that a thing?Objectverb
be averse to or express disapproval of;
My wife objects to modern furnitureThingnoun
(legal)
Thingnoun
Whatever can be owned.
Thingnoun
Corporeal object.
Thingnoun
The latest fad or fashion.
What do you mean you don't twerk, Stacy? It's the latest thing!Thingnoun
(in the plural) Clothes, possessions or equipment.
Hold on, let me just grab my things.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 beansThingnoun
(informal) A problem, dilemma, or complicating factor.
The car looks cheap, but the thing is, I have doubts about its safety.Thingnoun
(slang) A penis.
Thingnoun
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 barThingnoun
That which matters; the crux.
that's the thing: we don't know where he went;the thing is, I don't have any moneyThingnoun
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.Thingnoun
(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
