subject
/ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/
The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action; The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc; By extension: an actor or agent; one who takes action
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Meanings
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The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action
They talked about various subjects.
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Tom quickly changed the subject.
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The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc
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By extension: an actor or agent; one who takes action
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A particular area of study
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A human, animal, or an inanimate object that is being examined, treated, analysed, etc; especially, one being studied in a scientific experiment, such as a clinical trial
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A citizen in a monarchyrare
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A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authorityrare