(grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.
An actor; one who takes action.
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
A particular area of study.
A citizen in a monarchy.
A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.
(music) The main theme or melody, especially in a fugue.
A human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined, treated, analysed, etc.
(philosophy) A being that has subjective experiences, subjective consciousness, or a relationship with another entity.
(logic) That of which something is stated.
(mathematics) The variable in terms of which an expression is defined.
(transitive, construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.
(transitive) To make subordinate or subservient; to subdue or enslave.
Likely to be affected by or to experience something.
Conditional upon something; used with to.
Placed or situated under; lying below, or in a lower situation.
Placed under the power of another; owing allegiance to a particular sovereign or state.