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object vs indirect object

indirect object vs object

object and indirect object both are nouns.

object is a verb but indirect object is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
object Yes No Yes No
indirect object Yes No No No
As nouns, indirect object is a hyponym of object; that is, indirect object is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than object:
  • object: (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
  • indirect object: the object that is the recipient or beneficiary of the action of the verb
Other hyponyms of object include object of a preposition, prepositional object, direct object, object of the verb, retained object.
object (noun) indirect object (noun)
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow the object that is the recipient or beneficiary of the action of the verb
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
the focus of cognitions or feelings
(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
object (verb) indirect object (verb)
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
be averse to or express disapproval of
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