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Definition subject in British English

subject noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
1

an idea, problem, situation etc that you discuss or write about

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Can we talk about a different subject please?

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He's never mentioned the subject of money.

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The subject of our debate today will be the environment.

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It was Carol who brought up the subject of sports facilities.

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Somehow we got onto the subject of education.

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Look, I don't want to talk about it, so can we drop the subject?

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We're getting off the subject here - let's get back to your book.

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Can we change the subject, please?

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2

something that you learn or teach in a school, for example English, mathematics, or biology

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3

in active clauses, the part of a clause referring to the person or thing that does or causes the action of a verb. In English, the subject is usually a noun group or pronoun, and comes before the verb. For example in the sentence 'Some children enjoy writing stories', the subject is 'some children'.

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4

a person or animal that is used in a medical or scientific test

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5

a person or thing that is shown in a photograph, painting, or piece of art

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5.1

someone who is written about in a book or article

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6

someone who lives in a country that is controlled by a king or queen

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a British subject

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Definition subject in British English