subject
noun
that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc..
subjects
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pluralof subject.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof subject (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
subjectnounthat which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc..
Example Sentences
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Adhwaryu says artists may soften captions, avoid certain subjects or think twice before submitting a cartoon.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Next week, we’ll celebrate them and three other subjects at our annual Innovator Awards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
At a later press conference, Baron Cohen -- as himself -- defended satire as the quintessential format for "shining a light on, maybe, subjects that we haven't really discussed as a society before."
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
Niemi said he asked the same question about gay men abusing children to several interview subjects that day, and none of them reacted with violence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Furthermore, he should encourage his subjects to pursue their trades in tranquillity, whether in commerce, agriculture, or in any other human pursuit.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
