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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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The meaning of SUBJECT is one that is placed under authority or control. How to use subject in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Subject.
SUBJECT definition: 1. the thing that is being discussed, considered, or studied: 2. an area of knowledge that is…. Learn more.
Synonyms for SUBJECT: topic, matter, theme, question, motif, content, essence, idea; Antonyms of SUBJECT: aside, tangent, excursion, digression, parenthesis, interjection, alien, stranger.
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.
A subject could be a broad branch of knowledge, like Biology, or a very narrow focus, like the effects of drought on avocados. If you are painting a portrait, the person posing for you is your subject.
Definition of subject noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SUBJECT meaning: 1. what someone is writing or talking about: 2. an area of knowledge studied in school or…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of subject adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a person or thing that is the main feature of a picture or photograph, or that a work of art is based on Focus the camera on the subject. Classical landscapes were a popular subject with many 18th century painters.
