Subject ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Subject ( noun )

1. A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.
2. A person or thing that is being studied, researched, or written about.
3. A person who is under the authority or rule of another.

Origin:

Middle english, from anglo-french suget, from latin subjectus one under authority, from past participle of subicere to place under, subordinate; akin to latin sub under + jacere to throw.

Examples:

1. The subject of the book is the history of the war.
2. The subject of the essay is the effects of pollution on the environment.
3. The subject of the portrait is the artist's mother.
4. The subjects of the experiment were rats.
5. The subjects of the kingdom are expected to obey the laws.

(As a verb)

Subject ( verb )

1. A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.
2. A person or thing that is being studied, researched, or written about.
3. A person who is under the authority or rule of another.

Origin:

Middle english, from anglo-french suget, from latin subjectus one under authority, from past participle of subicere to place under, subordinate; akin to latin sub under + jacere to throw.

Examples:

1. The subject of the book is the history of the war.
2. The subject of the essay is the effects of pollution on the environment.
3. The subject of the portrait is the artist's mother.
4. The subjects of the experiment were rats.
5. The subjects of the kingdom are expected to obey the laws.