subject
/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
verb
- To cause someone or something to experience or undergo something, typically something unpleasant.
- The metal was subjected to extreme heat in the test.
- The prisoners were subjected to harsh treatment.
- Do not subject your skin to too much sun without protection.
- To bring under one's control or authority; to conquer or subdue.
- They managed to subject the rebels after a long war.
- The empire sought to subject neighboring tribes.
- The dictator subjected the population through fear.
Synonyms
adjective
- Likely to be affected by something; dependent on conditions.
- All prices are subject to tax.
- The schedule is subject to change without notice.
- He is subject to frequent headaches.
- Under the authority or control of someone else.
- The colonies were subject to the crown.
- Employees are subject to company rules.
- As a subject nation, they had limited independence.
noun
- A topic or theme that is being discussed, studied, or written about.
- She changed the subject when he asked about her plans.
- The subject of today's meeting is the new budget.
- History is my favorite subject in school.
- A person or thing that is being examined, treated, or experimented on.
- Each subject in the study was given a health questionnaire.
- The doctor observed the subject's reaction to the new medication.
- The photographer asked the subject to look toward the light.
- The noun or noun phrase in a sentence that performs the action or is described by the verb.
- In the sentence 'The cat sleeps,' 'the cat' is the subject.
- Find the subject of the sentence to help identify the verb.
- A subject usually comes before the verb in English.
- A person who lives under the authority of a government or ruler.
- Every subject of the kingdom must obey the law.
- The queen addressed her subjects in a televised speech.
- As a British subject, she had the right to vote.