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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

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first-class first-rate guarded inapt independent irresponsible protected safe superior unaccountable unlikely unsusceptible

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certain chief definite free primary sure

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master

NOUN

issue, matter

Synonyms

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affair business case course discussion idea item material object point problem proposal question study subject matter substance theme thought topic

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argument chapter class core gist head meat motif motion motive resolution text theorem thesis

WEAK

field of reference matter at hand principal object

Antonyms

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exterior exteriority fact outside proof

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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

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"It was the subject matter and feeling the importance of telling the story and telling the story in America in 2026," DiDonato told AFP ahead of the premiere.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

If you’re a naturalized citizen, your citizenship is subject to review.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The new contract is still subject to ratification following a vote by union members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

PowerWash Simulator has even been the subject of an Oxford University study, which looked at whether video games affected players' wellbeing.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“According to me, as well,” agreed Duane, who considered himself more and more of an expert on the subject.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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