subject

  1. Adjective.  likely to be affected by or experience something.
  2. Adjective.  conditional upon.
  3. Noun.  (grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the '''subject''' and the actor are usually the same.
  4. Noun.  The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, etc.
  5. Noun.  A particular area of study.
  6. Noun.  A citizen in a monarchy.
  7. Noun.  A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.
  8. Verb.  (transitive, construed with '''to''') To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

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