subtract Definition
to take a number or amount away from another number or amount.
Using subtract: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subtract" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Example
He subtracted the cost of the meal from his total expenses.
Example
To calculate the profit, we need to subtract the costs from the revenue.
subtract Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: subtract in Brief
The verb 'subtract' [səbˈtrækt] means to take away a number or amount from another number or amount. It is often used in mathematical calculations, as in 'If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.' 'Subtract' is synonymous with 'deduct' and 'take away,' and antonymous with 'add' and 'increase.'
