Meaning & use

subtract

verb·Everyday

To take one number or amount away from another in order to find the difference.

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If you subtract fifteen from fifty, you are left with thirty-five.

The accountant subtracted all expenses from the total revenue to find the profit.

A note on using this word

Subtract is followed by from: subtract five from ten, not subtract ten five.

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