thing vs object

object vs thing

thing and object both are nouns.

thing is not a verb while object is a verb.

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

As nouns, object is a hypernym of thing; that is, object is a word with a broader meaning than thing:

thing: a special objective
object: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Other hypernyms of thing include aim, objective, target.

thing (noun)	object (noun)
a separate and self-contained entity	a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
an action	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
an artifact	the focus of cognitions or feelings
an entity that is not named specifically	(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer
any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence	(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
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

thing (verb)	object (verb)
	express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
	be averse to or express disapproval of

Difference between thing and object

Words related to "object"

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