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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
suhb
jekt
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| definition 1: |
the topic of what is said, written, or studied.
The subject of the book was Native Americans.- synonyms:
- theme, topic
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| definition 2: |
a person or thing that is looked at in a close and careful way.
We used frogs as subjects for examination in our science class.- similar words:
- object
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| definition 3: |
a person who is controlled by a leader or by a state.
The queen spoke to her subjects. |
| definition 4: |
an area of study; course.
Her best subject is English.- synonyms:
- discipline
- similar words:
- area, course, study
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| definition 5: |
a noun or noun phrase that is one of the two main parts of a sentence. A subject usually names the person or thing that carries out the action of the verb or that the verb describes.
In the sentence "The cat is hiding under the bed," the subject is "the cat."In the sentence "The tree in the front yard is very old and tall," the subject is "The tree in the front yard."
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| definition 6: |
a person or thing that is studied in an experiment. Subjects are often tested or measured.
Mice are often used as research subjects.The experiment in psychology used human subjects. |
| related words: |
citizen, class, content, issue, model |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
suhb
jekt
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| definition 1: |
under the power of someone or something (often followed by "to").
The workers are subject to the boss's authority.- synonyms:
- bound by
- similar words:
- dependent, subordinate
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| definition 2: |
depending upon (usually followed by "to").
Our plans are subject to your approval.- synonyms:
- dependent on
- antonyms:
- independent
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| definition 3: |
likely to have or to get (usually followed by "to").
He is subject to sore throats.- synonyms:
- prone
- similar words:
- vulnerable
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| related words: |
capable |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
s b
jekt
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| inflections: |
subjects, subjecting, subjected |
| definition 1: |
to make open (usually followed by "to").
He subjected himself to the other kids' laughter.- synonyms:
- expose
- similar words:
- submit
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| definition 2: |
to cause to endure, suffer, or undergo (fol. by "to").
They subjected the prisoners to cruel punishments.The students watched as the teacher subjected the metal to high heat. |
| derivations: |
subjectable (adj.), subjectability (n.), subjection (n.) |
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