subtract
Translation
to subtract, to take away, to deduct
Examples
If you subtract 2 from 5, you get 3.
If you subtract 2 from 5, you get 3.
They will subtract the cost from your salary.
They will subtract the cost from your salary.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to subtract (sth.) from (sth.) Subtract 3 from 10.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deduct, take away, remove; Antonyms: add
Etymology
From Latin 'subtrahere', from 'sub' (from under) + 'trahere' (to pull).
Memory Tips
Think of 'sub' as in submarine (under) and 'tract' as in tractor (pull). To pull away from under.