subject[ˈsʌbdʒɪkt]
an area of knowledge that is taught and learned, such as biology or history
Synonymsdiscipline
ExamplesWhich subjects are you taking next year?
Word tagsnouneducationA2
science[ˈsaɪəns]
the systematic study of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment
ExamplesHe is very good at science, especially chemistry.
Word tagsnounsubjectsA2
hard sciences[hɑːd ˈsaɪənsɪz]
the exact, measurement-based fields such as physics, chemistry and biology, as opposed to the social ones
Synonymsnatural sciences
ExamplesThe hard sciences rely heavily on maths and lab work.
Word tagsphrasesubjectsC1
social science[ˈsəʊʃl ˈsaɪəns]
the study of human society and relationships, in fields such as sociology, economics and politics
Synonymssocial studies
ExamplesPsychology is usually counted as a social science.
Word tagsphrasesubjectsB2
humanities[hjuˈmænətiz]
the fields concerned with human culture, such as literature, history, philosophy and languages
Synonymsliberal arts
ExamplesAt university she chose the humanities over the sciences.
Word tagsnounsubjectsB2
STEM[stem]
the group of school and university fields made up of science, technology, engineering and mathematics
ExamplesThe government wants more girls to take up STEM subjects.
Word tagsnounsubjectsabbreviationB2