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noun
- 1. a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with: "I've said all there is to be said on the subject" Similar
- 2. a branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college, or university: "maths is not my best subject" Similar
adjective
- 1. likely or prone to be affected by (a particular condition or occurrence, typically an unwelcome or unpleasant one): "he was subject to bouts of manic depression"
- 2. dependent or conditional upon: "the proposed merger is subject to the approval of the shareholders"
adverb
- 1. conditionally upon: "subject to the EC's agreement, we intend to set up an enterprise zone in the area"
verb
- 1. cause or force someone or something to undergo (a particular experience or form of treatment, typically an unwelcome or unpleasant one): "he'd subjected her to a terrifying ordeal"
- 2. bring (a person or country) under one's control or jurisdiction, typically by using force: "the city had been subjected to Macedonian rule"
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noun. sub· ject ˈsəb-jikt. - (ˌ)jekt. Synonyms of subject. 1. : one that is placed under authority or control: such as. a. : vassal. b (1) : one subject to a monarch and governed by the monarch's law. (2) : one who lives in the territory of, enjoys the protection of, and owes allegiance to a sovereign power or state. 2. a.
a person, thing, or situation that is written about in a book, article, etc. or shown in a picture, etc.: The mill by the bridge was the subject of an unfinished painting by J. M. W. Turner. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. subject noun [C] (GRAMMAR) B1 language specialized.
Subject is a broad word for whatever is treated in writing, speech, art, etc.: the subject for discussion. Theme and topic are usually narrower and apply to some limited or specific part of a general subject.
noun. some situation or event that is thought about. “he had been thinking about the subject for several years” synonyms: issue, matter, topic. see more. noun. a branch of knowledge. “teachers should be well trained in their subject ” synonyms: bailiwick, discipline, field, field of study, study, subject area, subject field. see more. noun.
adj. 1. Being in a position or in circumstances that place one under the power or authority of another or others: subject to the law. 2. Prone; disposed: a child who is subject to colds. 3. Likely to incur or receive; exposed: a directive subject to misinterpretation. 4. Contingent or dependent: a vacation subject to changing weather. n. 1.
subject is a broad word for whatever is treated in writing, speech, art, etc.: the subject for discussion. theme and topic are usually narrower and apply to some limited or specific part of a general subject.
SUBJECT meaning: 1 : the person or thing that is being discussed or described topic; 2 : an area of knowledge that is studied in school
Definition of subject noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'subject'. 1. The subject of something such as a conversation, letter, or book is the thing that is being discussed or written about. [...] 2. Someone or something that is the subject of criticism, study, or an investigation is being criticized, studied, or investigated. [...]
SUBJECT meaning: 1. what someone is writing or talking about: 2. an area of knowledge studied in school or…. Learn more.
