subtract

verb
/səbˈtrækt/

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example Sentences

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

Synonyms

deduct, take away, minus, remove

Antonyms

add, plus, include

Collocations

subtract numbers, subtract amount, subtract costs, subtract points, subtract value, subtract expenses

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