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subject

subject

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school subject

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British English/ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/
American English/ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterskē mù
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subject belongs to the topic "Subjects, Business Email". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

subject科目
child孩子
guest客人
greeting问候
student学生
exam考试
homework家庭作业

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What's the difference between subject / course / discipline / class / lesson / topic

🇬🇧English

Often refers to a whole course or programme of study (series of classes) rather than a single lesson.

A2Very Often

I'm taking a course in biology this semester.

🇬🇧English

A formal term for an academic branch or subject area (often used in universities).

B1Often

Physics is a scientific discipline.

🇬🇧English

Can mean a group of students, a scheduled lesson, or the subject; often the session rather than the subject itself.

A2Very Often

We have a math class on Tuesday.

🇬🇧English

A single teaching session or unit of teaching within a subject.

A2Very Often

Today's lesson is about fractions.

🇬🇧English

A specific theme or subject matter within a broader subject; narrower than 'subject'.

A2Very Often

The topic for today is photosynthesis.

🇬🇧English

A broad area of study or activity (e.g., field of study); usually broader than a single subject.

B1Often

He works in the field of environmental science.

🇬🇧English

A descriptive phrase for a broader area or subject of academic interest.

B1Often

Her area of study is medieval literature.

🇬🇧English

A unit or component of a course; common in university systems, especially in the UK.

B1Often

This module covers the basics of chemistry.

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How to pronounce subject and what this word means

subject means subject. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce subject

/ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/

subject translation

subject

subject transcription

/ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/, /ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/

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subject meaning: what does it mean?

school subject

subject pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

subject is pronounced as /ˈsʌbdʒɛkt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is subject part of Business Email vocabulary?

Yes, subject can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is subject part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, subject can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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