English Synonym Finder

subtract

Definitions

To take away a number or amount from another to calculate the difference.

To deduct or remove a part from a whole.

Examples

You need to subtract five from ten to get the correct answer.

If you subtract the cost of shipping, the total price is much lower.

Please subtract the number of absences from the total days of school.

Synonyms

deduct remove withdraw decrease diminish take away discount

Antonyms

add increase sum total augment amplify expand