Subtract (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Synonyms

• Deduct
• Take Off

Antonyms

• Add

Hypernyms

• Compute
• Work Out
• Figure
• Cipher
• Cypher
• Reckon

Related Words

• Subtraction (noun)
• Subtractive (adjective)

Meaning ²

Take off or away; "this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Trim Down
• Cut
• Bring Down
• Cut Down
• Trim Back
• Trim
• Cut Back