Object facts for kids

The word object can mean many different things! It can be something you can see and touch, a goal you want to achieve, or even a special part of a computer program. Let's explore the different ways we use this word.

What is an Object?

An object is often a thing you can experience with your senses. For example, a chair, a book, or a ball are all objects. These are things that are real and physical.

Sometimes, an object can be something you can't touch, like an idea or a concept. For instance, "happiness" could be thought of as an object in a philosophical discussion.

Objects in Grammar

In grammar, an object is a part of a sentence. It's the person or thing that receives the action of the verb.

• A direct object directly receives the action. In "She threw the ball," "ball" is the direct object.
• An indirect object tells us to whom or for whom the action is done. In "He gave her a gift," "her" is the indirect object.

Objects as Goals

When you have an "object" in this sense, it means you have a goal or an aim. It's something you want to achieve or work towards. For example, your object might be to get good grades in school or to win a game.

Objects in Physics

In physics, an object is a collection of matter. It's anything that has mass and takes up space. A planet, a car, or even a tiny dust particle can be considered an object in physics.

Objects in Computing

In the world of computers, the word "object" is used in a special way, especially in programming.

Programming Objects

In computer programming, an object is like a building block. It combines data (information) with actions (methods) that can be performed on that data. This way of organizing code is called Object-oriented programming (OOP).

Think of a video game character. The character's "object" might include its name, health points, and the actions it can do, like "jump" or "run."

Object Files

When you write computer code, a program called a "compiler" translates your code into a language the computer can understand. The output of this translation is often called an object file or "object code." It's a file that's ready for the computer to use.

HTML Objects

On the internet, the HTML object tag is used to embed different types of media into a webpage. This could include videos, audio, or other interactive content.

Objects in Popular Culture

The word "object" also appears in popular culture:

• "Object" is the name of a song by the band The Cure from their 1979 album Three Imaginary Boys.
• In the 2006 television series The Lost Room, the story revolves around everyday objects that have gained special powers.

Related Pages

• Objection
• Objective

See also

In Spanish: Objeto para niños