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subject vs matter

matter vs subject

subject and matter both are nouns.

subject is an adjective but matter is not an adjective.

subject and matter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subject Yes Yes Yes No
matter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, subject and matter are synonyms defined as:
  • subject and matter: some situation or event that is thought about
Other synonyms of subject include issue, topic.
subject (noun) matter (noun)
something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation that which has mass and occupies space
a branch of knowledge (used with negation) having consequence
some situation or event that is thought about some situation or event that is thought about
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion a vaguely specified concern
(grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated a problem
(logic) the first term of a proposition written works (especially in books or magazines)
a person who owes allegiance to that nation
a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation
subject (adjective) matter (adjective)
likely to be affected by something
being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
possibly accepting or permitting
subject (verb) matter (verb)
make accountable for have weight; have import, carry weight
cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
make subservient; force to submit or subdue
Difference between subject and matter

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