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object vs thing

thing vs object

object and thing both are nouns.

object is a verb but thing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
object Yes No Yes No
thing Yes No No No
As nouns, thing is a hyponym of object; that is, thing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than object:
  • object: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  • thing: a special objective
Other hyponyms of object include grail, business, point, lulz.
object (noun) thing (noun)
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow a separate and self-contained entity
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) an action
the focus of cognitions or feelings an artifact
(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer an entity that is not named specifically
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence
a special abstraction
a special objective
a vaguely specified concern
a statement regarded as an object
an event
a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion
a special situation
object (verb) thing (verb)
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
be averse to or express disapproval of
Difference between object and thing

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