subject
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/]
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Senses
1. subject (noun) — sense 1
Definition: 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.
Example: In the active sentence ‘The cat ate the mouse’, ‘the cat’ is the subject and ‘the mouse’ is the object.
2. subject (noun) — sense 2
Definition: By extension: an actor or agent; one who takes action.
Example: the subjects and objects of power
3. subject (noun) — sense 3
Definition: The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
Example: this subject for heroic song
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