Synonyms of subtract

subtract

verb

səb-ˈtrakt 

as in to deduct

to take away (an amount or number) from a total

if you subtract 10 from 23, you get 13

you can subtract the time you spent daydreaming from your total homework time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deduct
• reduce
• discount
• decrease
• take off
• cut
• abate
• lower
• diminish
• slash
• lessen
• shorten
• truncate
• dwindle
• cut down
• curtail
• clip
• abridge
• knock off
• prune
• trim
• downsize
• cut back
• dock
• crop
• pare
• abbreviate
• knock down
• whittle
• retrench

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• add
• tack (on)
• append
• supplement
• complement
• enhance
• annex
• increase
• multiply
• intensify
• expand
• heighten
• magnify
• augment
• adjoin
• raise
• enlarge
• amplify
• boost
• escalate
• compound
• beef (up)
• aggrandize

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of subtract

Great writers embellish and subtract, Stephen tells us. —Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024

Economists estimate that the strike and rolling weekly furloughs of non-striking workers as well as temporary layoffs at Boeing's suppliers subtracted as many as 50,000 jobs from nonfarm payrolls this month. —David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024

Then measure the fullest part of your bust and subtract that first even number band size to find your cup size measurement. —Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024

If losses exceed capital gains, investors can subtract up to $3,000 a year from ordinary income. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024