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subtract

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səbˈtrækt/

subtract means: To take one number away from another to find the difference.

verb

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To take one number away from another to find the difference.

  • Subtract two from five.
  • We learned to add and subtract at school.
  • If you subtract seven from ten, what remains?

How to use it: subtract A from B (Subtract three from eight to get five.)

Similar words: take away

Opposites: add

Common phrases: subtract five, subtract two numbers, subtract something from something

TAKE AWAYB1

To take an amount away from a larger amount or total.

  • Subtract the delivery cost from the total.
  • We subtracted our expenses from our income.
  • Have you subtracted the discount yet?

How to use it: subtract something from something (Subtract the deposit from the final bill.)

Similar words: deduct, take away

Opposites: add

Common phrases: subtract the cost, subtract something from something, subtract expenses, subtract an amount

Questions about subtract

What does subtract mean?

To take one number away from another to find the difference.

What is subtract in other languages?

Türkçe: çıkarmak · Español: restar · Français: soustraire · Deutsch: subtrahieren · Italiano: sottrarre · 日本語: 引く

How do you pronounce subtract?

It is pronounced /səbˈtrækt/.

How do you use subtract in a sentence?

Subtract two from five. We learned to add and subtract at school.

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