subject to

phrasal verb

subjected to; subjected to also subject to; subjecting to; subjects to

1

: affected by or possibly affected by (something)

The firm is subject to state law.

The schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Clothing purchases over $200 are subject to tax.

Anyone caught trespassing is subject to a $500 fine.

2

: likely to do, have, or suffer from (something)

My cousin is subject to panic attacks.

I'd rather not live in an area that is subject to flooding.

3

: dependent on something else to happen or be true

The sale of the property is subject to approval by the city council.

All rooms are just $100 a night, subject to availability.

Examples of subject to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The previous week, Celta striker Borja Iglesias was subjected to homophobic abuse following a game at Sevilla. —Colin Millar, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026

Violators may be subject to fines up to $37,000 per infraction. —Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026

Clinton, whose relationship with Epstein has been subject to public scrutiny, said his desire for a public hearing is out of respect for Epstein’s victims and claimed Comer, who presides over the committee, is using Clinton as a political pawn. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026

Assistance types vary by location and are subject to change. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for subject to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue