Synonyms for Subject

Definition of subject

adjective
  1. possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation"
  2. being under the power or sovereignty of another or others; "subject peoples"; "a dependent prince"
  3. likely to be affected by something; "the bond is subject to taxation"; "he is subject to fits of depression"

13 synonyms found

Writing tips for "subject"

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"Subject" in song lyrics

See how subject is used in real songs:

  • "Fatter beats, fatter rips, fatter matter of subject"
    1200 Techniques — Where Ur At?
  • "Penetentiary object, kinda lawful so that makes me a motherfuckin' subject"
    Above the Law f/ Snow — Dose of the Mega Flex
  • "to catch the feeble child weeble wobble style evil subject"
    Aceyalone — Mic Check

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