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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, place, thing, or condition that the verb explains.
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| 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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