subject=topic?

**Will17** · 18-Apr-2011, 11:53

Hello!

Is there a subtle difference between the words "subject" and "topic"? Can we use them interchangeably?

Thank you
Will

**freezeframe** · 18-Apr-2011, 11:58

Originally Posted by Will17

Hello!

Is there a subtle difference between the words "subject" and "topic"? Can we use them interchangeably?

Thank you
Will

In the sense of "the idea/thing/situation/whatever that I'm talking about" -- no.

Edit: no to first question, yes to second

**Will17** · 18-Apr-2011, 12:03

Originally Posted by freezeframe

In the sense of "the idea/thing/situation/whatever that I'm talking about" -- no.

Edit: no to first question, yes to second

Thank you Freezeframe.

Can you tell me which preposition we're supposed to use here?:

Topic is a synonym of /for subject.

Cheers
Will

**Will17** · 19-Apr-2011, 19:09

Hello!

Can you tell me which preposition we're supposed to use here?:

Topic is a synonym of /for subject.

Cheers
Will

**bhaisahab** · 19-Apr-2011, 19:22

Originally Posted by Will17

Hello!

Can you tell me which preposition we're supposed to use here?:

Topic is a synonym of /for subject.

Cheers
Will

"of" (But it's not always)

**Will17** · 19-Apr-2011, 19:24

When do we use "for"?

In this case, for example? : "What's a synonym for topic?"

Thank you
Will

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