What is an indirect object?

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What is an indirect object?

An indirect object is a noun or pronoun that receives the direct object of a verb and answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" the action of the verb is done. It typically comes after the verb and before the direct object. For example, in the sentence "She gave her friend a book," the indirect object is "her friend" because it receives the direct object "a book" and answers the question "to whom" the book was given.