Synonyms for

Subject

Verb / sʌˈbdʒekt / / ˈsʌbdʒɪkt / Another word for subject — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

case discipline content open fieldofstudy topic subjugate subjectarea study theme submit national matter bailiwick field dependent capable subjectfield depictedobject guineapig issue topic theme issue matter content discipline field specialty branch area study course lesson curriculum program student pupil learner scholar researcher

Synonyms by register

Formal

topic theme issue matter case

Informal

thing stuff point deal

Literary

theme motif concern

Antonyms

object master ruler leader sovereign commander

Common collocations

  • subject of discussion
  • subject of debate
  • subject of study
  • subject to change
  • subject to approval
  • subject matter
  • main subject
  • test subject

Word family

noun subject
verb subject
adjective subjective
adverb subjectively

Usage note

As a noun, 'subject' can refer to a topic of discussion or a person under the rule of a monarch. As a verb, it means to cause someone to experience something.

Example sentences

  1. The subject of the photograph is a beautiful sunset.
  2. In school, we learn about many different subjects like math, science, and social studies.
  3. The subject of the book is about a young girl who goes on an adventure.
  4. The police officer asked the suspect many questions about the crime.
  5. I don't want to talk about that subject because it makes me sad.

Quotes

  • The subject I like best is war, and the figures I like best are soldiers.
  • The subject of history is the gradual realization of all that is practically necessary.
  • The subject of the criminal law is crime.

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