object vs prepositional object

prepositional object vs object

object and prepositional object both are nouns.

object is a verb but prepositional object is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
object	Yes	No	Yes	No
prepositional object	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prepositional object is a hyponym of object; that is, prepositional object is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than object:

object: (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
prepositional object: the object governed by a preposition

Other hyponyms of object include object of a preposition, direct object, object of the verb, indirect object, retained object.

object (noun)	prepositional object (noun)
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow	the object governed by a preposition
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)	prepositional object (verb)
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
be averse to or express disapproval of

Difference between object and prepositional object

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