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Vocabulary Entry
direct-object
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb in a sentence.
Example Sentences
"She read the book."
"He kicked the ball."
"They built a sandcastle."
V
verb
To direct-object is not a standard verb form, but in grammatical contexts, it may refer to the action of applying a transitive verb to its object.
Example Sentences
"She directed him to the nearest exit."
"He objected to the proposal during the meeting."
"The teacher explained the concept clearly."
A
adjective
Describing something that serves as a direct object in a sentence.
Example Sentences
"The direct-object complement was hard to identify."
"He wrote a direct-object response to the prompt."
"Understanding direct-object usage is essential for grammar."