Subtract Meaning in English
word
səbˈtɹækt
suhb-TRACT
sʌbtɹˈækt
sub-TRACT
Definition
To take away a number or amount from another, usually in math.
Usage & Nuances
Common in mathematical and accounting contexts. Typical phrase: 'subtract A from B'. Don't confuse with 'deduct' (formal, tax/accounting), though often interchangeable. Opposite: 'add'. Informal speech rarely uses 'subtract' outside math.
Spanish: restar - sustraerPortuguese (BR): subtrair - tirarPortuguese (PT): subtrair - tirarChinese (Simplified): 减去 - 扣除Chinese (Traditional): 減去 - 扣除Hindi: घटानाArabic: طرحBengali: বিয়োগ করাRussian: вычитатьJapanese: 引くVietnamese: trừKorean: 빼다Turkish: çıkarmakUrdu: منہا کرناIndonesian: mengurangkan
Example Sentences
When you subtract 5 from 8, you get 3.
basic
Please subtract your expenses from your income.
basic
If you subtract 2 apples, how many are left?
basic
You forgot to subtract the discounts from the total price.
natural
I always subtract tax before saving my earnings.
natural
Let’s subtract the extra charges so we know the real cost.
natural