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Subject

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt//ˈsʌbdʒekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt//ˈsʌbdʒekt/"]/

Meaning of Subject

a thing or person that is being discussed, described or dealt with

In simple words: The main topic or focus of something.

Subject in a sentence

• The subject of the book is about friendship.
• In school, math is my favorite subject.
• The teacher asked us to choose a subject for our project.
• The subject of the news article was very interesting.
• Everyone has a different subject they find fascinating.

How to use Subject

Use 'subject' to refer to the main idea in a discussion, class, or written work. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations where simpler terms like 'topic' might be clearer.

Grammar pattern

subject + verb

Memory hint

Think of a school subject, like math or science, as the main focus of your studies.

Related words

Collocations with Subject

• big
• complex
• complicated
• cover
• debate
• discuss
• arise
• come up
• range from something to something
• matter
• on a/​the subject
• subject of
• a range of subjects
• a variety of subjects
• difficult
• easy
• compulsory
• take
• offer
• choose
• area
• in a/​the subject
• a choice of subject
• a choice of subjects
• a range of subjects

Synonyms for Subject

• topic
• theme
• matter
• issue

Opposites of Subject

• object
• predicate

Common mistakes with Subject

• Confused with 'object' in grammar contexts.
• Using 'subject' as a verb incorrectly.
• Overusing in informal conversations.

Frequently asked questions about Subject

What does Subject mean?

The main topic or focus of something.

What is the definition of Subject?

a thing or person that is being discussed, described or dealt with

How do you use Subject in a sentence?

The subject of the book is about friendship.

Can you give another example of Subject?

In school, math is my favorite subject.

What are synonyms for Subject?

Common alternatives include topic, theme, matter, issue.

What is the opposite of Subject?

Opposite meanings include object, predicate.

What words go with Subject?

It commonly pairs with big, complex, complicated, cover, debate, discuss, arise, come up, range from something to something, matter, on a/​the subject, subject of, a range of subjects, a variety of subjects, difficult, easy, compulsory, take, offer, choose, area, in a/​the subject, a choice of subject, a choice of subjects, a range of subjects.

What are common mistakes when using Subject?

Confused with 'object' in grammar contexts. Using 'subject' as a verb incorrectly. Overusing in informal conversations.

How do you pronounce Subject?

US: /["/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt//ˈsʌbdʒekt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt//ˈsʌbdʒekt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Subject?

Use 'subject' to refer to the main idea in a discussion, class, or written work. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations where simpler terms like 'topic' might be clearer.

What CEFR level is Subject?

"Subject" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.