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subject (to)

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of subject (to)

1 determined by something else
  • Your extra piano lesson on Tuesdays is subject to the availability of the music room.
Synonyms of subject (to)

conditional, contingent (on or upon), dependent, tentative
Words Related to subject (to)

liable, open, susceptible

limited, modified, qualified, restricted

debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, iffy, problematic (also problematical), questionable, shady, shaky, suspect, uncertain
Near Antonyms of subject (to)

absolute, all-out, arrant, categorical (also categoric), complete, consummate, out-and-out, outright, perfect, simple, total, ultimate, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unequivocal, unmitigated, unqualified, utter

basal, basic, fundamental, primary
Antonyms of subject (to)

independent, unconditional
2 being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
  • This type of wound is highly subject to infection.
Synonyms of subject (to)

endangered, exposed, liable, open, sensitive, susceptible, vulnerable
Words Related to subject (to)

likely, prone

uncovered, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unscreened, unsecured
Phrases Synonymous with subject (to)

at risk, in deep water, in jeopardy
Near Antonyms of subject (to)

covered, guarded, protected, safeguarded, screened, secured, sheltered, shielded, warded
Antonyms of subject (to)

insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible

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