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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, transitive verb
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- Word Combinations (noun, adjective, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| pronunciation: |
suhb
jekt
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| definition 1: |
the topic of what is said, written, studied, or the like.
Her new novel is about an interesting subject.A great deal of research has been done on that subject.- synonyms:
- theme, topic
- similar words:
- argument, point, text
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| definition 2: |
a person or thing that is examined, analyzed, or depicted.
The real subject of the novel is human indifference.The other subject of the film is the mother of the main character.- similar words:
- object, point
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| definition 3: |
a person who owes allegiance to a monarch or to a state.
The queen addressed her subjects from the palace that morning. |
| definition 4: |
a motive for action; cause.
His rash assertion became a subject for debate.- synonyms:
- cause
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| definition 5: |
an area of study; course.
Her best subject is English.- synonyms:
- discipline
- similar words:
- area, course, study
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| definition 6: |
a person or thing that is analyzed, experimented upon, treated, or the like.
The subjects in the experiment received varying treatments.Mice are often used as research subjects. |
| definition 7: |
in grammar, a noun or noun equivalent that is one of the two main components of a sentence and that generally names the person, place, thing, or condition which the predicate makes a statement about.
In the sentence "The cat is hiding under the bed," the subject is "the cat."
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citizen, class, content, issue, mandate, model |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
suhb
jekt
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| definition 1: |
under the power, authority, or influence of someone or something (often fol. by "to").
The lands to the north were subject to Rome.- synonyms:
- bound by
- similar words:
- accessible, amenable, answerable, dependent, subordinate, subservient
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| definition 2: |
dependent upon (usu. fol. by "to").
Our plans are subject to your approval.- synonyms:
- contingent, dependent on
- antonyms:
- independent
- similar words:
- conditional
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| definition 3: |
having a disposition toward; prone (usu. fol. by "to").
He is subject to headaches.- synonyms:
- disposed, liable, prone, susceptible
- similar words:
- vulnerable
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| definition 4: |
open to; liable for (usu. fol. by "to").
If you don't pay the fine, you will be subject to further penalties.- similar words:
- liable, naked, pregnable, vulnerable
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| related words: |
capable |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
s b
jekt
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| inflections: |
subjects, subjecting, subjected |
| definition 1: |
to bring under one's power, authority, or influence.
The conquerors subjected the lands to the west.- synonyms:
- subordinate
- similar words:
- conquer, occupy, put, subjugate, submit
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| definition 2: |
to make open; expose (usu. fol. by "to").
By speaking so openly, he subjected himself to scorn.- synonyms:
- expose
- similar words:
- submit
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| definition 3: |
to cause to endure, suffer, or undergo (fol. by "to").
They subjected the prisoners to brutal punishments.The students observed as the professor subjected the metal to intense heat. |
| related words: |
expose, yoke |
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| derivations: |
subjectable (adj.), subjectability (n.), subjection (n.) |
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