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

Many products are likely to be subject to higher prices due to the tariffs. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025

As always, the card is subject to further changes before fight night. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

In addition, some goods will not be subject to the new reciprocal tariffs, including steel and aluminum imports, which are already under a 25% tariff that went into effect last week. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025

Deal pricing and availability are subject to change after the time of publication. —Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for subject to

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