Synonyms for

Subjects

Noun / ˈsʌbdʒɪkts / / sʌˈbdʒekts / / sʌˈbdʒeks / Another word for subjects — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Subjects are the topics or themes that are studied or discussed in school or college.

Synonyms & similar words

field submit issue discipline theme national matter case study topic content subjugate subject bailiwick topics themes disciplines fields courses lessons modules units specialties majors concentrations electives curriculum program syllabus material content study

Synonyms by register

Formal

citizens nationals denizens inhabitants

Informal

people folks guys everyone

Literary

vassals lieges denizens

Antonyms

rulers masters leaders commanders sovereigns overlords

Common collocations

  • subjects of study
  • research subjects
  • test subjects
  • subjects of the crown
  • subjects of the king
  • political subjects
  • paying subjects
  • willing subjects

Word family

noun subject
verb subject
adjective subjective

Usage note

The word 'subjects' can refer to people under the rule of a monarch or government, or it can refer to topics of study or individuals being experimented upon. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

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Example sentences

  1. I have five subjects this semester.
  2. My favorite subject is art.
  3. We are learning about different subjects in social studies.
  4. Math is a challenging subject for me.
  5. I need to study for my science subject test.

Quotes

  • "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller
  • "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." - William Butler Yeats
  • "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Martin Luther King Jr.

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