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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It's a two-hour online test and each student is tested in two subjects, getting different questions with variations in the combination and order of subjects.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Among other rich countries, the U.K. recorded improvements across all three subjects, and moved into the top 10 in each.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Add to that underfunding for schools, a shortage of sufficiently trained teachers, and bias among schools when it comes to more traditional subjects.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
In her Instagram caption, the host reflected on her celebrity subjects over the years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
A frequent visitor to the Library of Congress, Garfield asked the librarians for book recommendations, which he borrowed or purchased to expand his knowledge of history, philosophy, and other subjects.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
