subject meaning
subject :
topic, theme
noun
▪ Math is my favorite subject.
▪ Math is my favorite topic.
▪ The subject of the book is history.
▪ The topic of the book is history.
paraphrasing
▪ topic – main idea
▪ theme – central idea
▪ matter – issue
▪ focus – center of interest
subject :
dependent, conditional
adjective
▪ The plan is subject to approval.
▪ The plan depends on approval.
▪ Prices are subject to change.
▪ Prices can change.
paraphrasing
▪ dependent – relying on
▪ conditional – based on a condition
▪ liable – likely to happen
▪ exposed – open to
Pronunciation
subject [ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
The noun has the stress on the first part 'sub' and sounds like 'sub-jekt'.
subject [səbˈdʒɛkt]
The adjective has the stress on the second part 'ject' and sounds like 'sub-jekt'.
Common phrases and grammar about subject
subject - Common meaning
noun
topic, theme
adjective
dependent, conditional
Part of Speech Changes for "subject"
▪ subjection (noun) – the act of being under control
▪ subjective (adjective) – based on personal feelings
Common Expressions with "subject"
▪ subject to approval – needs approval
▪ subject to change – can change
▪ subject of discussion – topic of talk
▪ subject matter – main content
Important examples of subject in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, subject often refers to the main topic or idea.
Example of a confusing word: object (a thing or goal)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, subject as an adjective often appears with conditions or changes.
subject
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
subject to terms
'depends on terms', used in contracts or agreements.
subject to debate
means 'open for discussion', used when something is not final.
Differences between similar words and subject
subject
,
topic
differences
Subject is often used for academic or formal topics, while topic can be any general subject of discussion.
subject
,
theme
differences
Subject refers to the main idea or topic, while theme often refers to the underlying message or idea.
Words with the same origin as subject
The origin of subject
subject comes from the Latin 'subicere', which first meant 'to throw under' and then came to mean 'topic or theme'.
Word structure
It has the prefix sub (under), root ject (throw), and means 'to throw under'.
Words with the same origin
The root of subject is ject (throw). Words with the same root include inject (to put in), reject (to throw back), project (to throw forward).
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