indirect object noun
plural ∼ -jects [count] grammar : a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that occurs in addition to a direct object after some verbs and indicates the person or thing that receives what is being given or done
▪ In “He gave me the book,” the direct object is “book” and the indirect object is “me.” — compare direct object
▪ In “He gave me the book,” the direct object is “book” and the indirect object is “me.” — compare direct object
