obj.

American

abbreviation

object.
objection.
objective.

obj. British

abbreviation

grammar object(ive)
objection

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Example Sentences

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Plur. nom. we, poss. our or ours, obj. us.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

V. nau. nau 2. as nau 1. but suff. as obj. to verbs and prepositions. nau 3. fanau educate.

From Grammar and Vocabulary of the Lau Language, Solomon Islands by Ivens, W. G. (Walter George)

The first you is used in the nom. poss. and obj. case.—It represents Charles, therefore it is singular in sense, although plural in form.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

Declined—third pers. mas. gend. sing. num. nom. he, poss. his, obj. him.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

Plur. nom. they, poss. their or theirs, obj. them.

From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel

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