Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

subject

[suhb-jikt, suhb-jekt] / ˈsʌb dʒɪkt, səbˈdʒɛkt /
ADJECTIVE
at the mercy of; answerable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accountable apt conditional dependent exposed inferior liable likely prone secondary sensitive susceptible vulnerable
STRONG
captive collateral contingent controlled directed disposed enslaved governed open ruled satellite sub subaltern subjugated subordinate tributary
WEAK
at one's feet bound by in danger of obedient provisional servile slavish submissive subservient substract tentative under
Antonyms
STRONGEST
first-class first-rate guarded inapt independent irresponsible protected safe superior unaccountable unlikely unsusceptible
STRONG
certain chief definite free primary sure
WEAK
master
NOUN
issue, matter
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affair business case course discussion idea item material object point problem proposal question study subject matter substance theme thought topic
STRONG
argument chapter class core gist head meat motif motion motive resolution text theorem thesis
WEAK
field of reference matter at hand principal object
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority fact outside proof
WEAK
master
NOUN
one under authority of another
Synonyms
STRONGEST
case patient
STRONG
client customer dependent liege national serf subordinate vassal
WEAK
guinea pig
Antonyms
STRONG
manager owner
WEAK
master

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The report said white and Asian children were under-represented in being subject to use of force, while black children were over-represented compared to the general population of children.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It seemed unfair to subject Christopher to an interview after his Olympian performance, which was even more impressive on second viewing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In recent years, companies have been dissuaded by the costs and complexity of being a public company subject to the SEC’s rules, Atkins said, including the requirement that companies report their earnings quarterly.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Helping his brother-in-law film a documentary, Thapar watched as their subject stalked a herd of sambar deer in one of the many Ranthambore lakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

There was an unspoken rule in the Masters household: The deaths of his mother and sister were not to be talked about, because the subject opened sores that hurt for days.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Vocabulary lists containing subject

The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!