The difference between Item and Object

When used as nouns, item means a distinct physical object, whereas object means a that has .

When used as verbs, item means to make a note of, whereas object means to disagree with something or someone.


Item is also adverb with the meaning: likewise.

check bellow for the other definitions of Item and Object

  1. Item as a noun:

    A distinct physical object.

    Examples:

    "Tweezers are great for manipulating small items."

  2. Item as a noun (by extension, video games):

    An object that can be picked up for later use.

  3. Item as a noun:

    A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.

    Examples:

    "the items in a bill"

    "In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing."

  4. Item as a noun (psychometrics):

    A question on a test, which may include its answers.

    Examples:

    "The exam has 100 items, each of which includes a correct response and three distractors."

  5. Item as a noun:

    A matter for discussion in an agenda.

    Examples:

    "The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic."

  6. Item as a noun (informal):

    Two people who are having a relationship with each other.

    Examples:

    "Jack and Jill are an item."

  7. Item as a noun:

    A short article in a newspaper.

    Examples:

    "an item concerning the weather"

  8. Item as a noun (obsolete):

    A hint; an innuendo.

  1. Item as a verb (transitive):

    To make a note of.

  1. Item as an adverb:

    likewise

  1. Object as a noun:

    A that has .

  2. Object as a noun:

    ; the , or of something.

  3. Object as a noun (grammar):

    The which is an internal of a or a . In a verb phrase with a action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

  4. Object as a noun:

    A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.

    Examples:

    "Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years."

    "The convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred."

    "Where's your object of ridicule now?"

  5. Object as a noun (object-oriented programming):

    An of a or .

  6. Object as a noun (category theory):

    An within a upon which operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them.

  7. Object as a noun (obsolete):

    Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Shakespeare"

  1. Object as a verb (intransitive):

    To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.

    Examples:

    "I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal."

  2. Object as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.

  3. Object as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.