objective n (C) something which you plan to do or achieve, e. g. His main/primary
objective now is simply to stay in power.
object n 1) a material thing, e. g. What is that dark object over there? 2) smth or smb that
is the focus of feeling, thought, or action, as an object of pity, admiration, ridicule,
delight, curiosity, fear, etc., e. g. She was the object of his love. 3) purpose; aim. e. g. The
object of his visit was not clear.
object vi to be against smth or someone, e. g I object to the whole thing on principle.
objection n a statement or feeling of dislike, disapproval, or opposition, e. g. Have you
any objection to his coming?
3. ground n 1) (C) a piece of land for a special use; a football ground; picnic grounds, a
playground, e. g. The school grounds were planted with trees and flowers. 2) a reason,
e. g. He left on the grounds of ill-health.
to cover much/a lot of ground 1) to travel a certain distance; 2) to deal with many
different subjects, e. g. I'll try to cover all the ground in a short speech of half an hour.
to suit someone down to the ground (informal) to be just what one wants or likes, e. g.
This house will suit us down to the ground.
groundless a (of feelings, ideas) without base or good reason
well-grounded a based on fact
4. thing n 1) (C) any material object, e. g. What's that thing you've got on your head? 2)
(C) a piece of clothing, e. g. I've not got a thing'to wear. 3) (C) that which is not material,
e. g. What a nasty thing to say to your sister! 4) (C) a subject, matter, e. g. There's one
more thing I wanted to say. 5) (C) a person or animal regarded as an object of pity,
affection, or contempt, e. g. Your daughter's such a sweet little thing. You stupid thing!
6) (C) happening, event, e. g. A funny thing happened yesterday. 7) pl possessions,
belongings, e. g. Have you packed your things for the journey? 8) pl the general state of
affairs, e. g. Things are getting worse and worse.
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