noun

 

what what someone is writing or talking about

a series of programmes on the subject of homelessness

 

study an area of knowledge studied in school or university

Chemistry is my favourite subject.

 

grammar the person or thing which performs the action described by the verb. In the sentence 'Bob phoned me yesterday.', 'Bob' is the subject.

 

person someone who is from a particular country, especially a country with a king or queen

a British subject

 

adjective

 

often affected often affected by something, especially something unpleasant

Departure times are subject to alteration.

 

depend on only able to happen if something else happens

The pay rise is subject to approval by management.