Collocations for object - noun
1. solid thing
ADJ.
solid | inanimate | everyday, household
Her paintings are of ordinary everyday objects.
Her paintings are of ordinary everyday objects.
2. purpose
ADJ.
main, primary, principal | sole
My sole object is to get to the bottom of this mystery.
My sole object is to get to the bottom of this mystery.
OBJECT + NOUN
lesson
The plans are an object lesson in how to ruin a city centre.
The plans are an object lesson in how to ruin a city centre.
PHRASES
the object of the exercise
The object of the exercise is to score as many points as possible.
The object of the exercise is to score as many points as possible.