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(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.

Example: In the sentence ‘The mouse is eaten by the cat in the kitchen.’, ‘The mouse’ is the subject, ‘the cat’ being the agent.

An actor; one who takes action.

Example: The subjects and objects of power.

The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.

A particular area of study.

Example: Her favorite subject is physics.

(construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.

Example: I came here to buy souvenirs, not to be subjected to a tirade of abuse!

To make subordinate or subservient; to subdue or enslave.