Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

subtract

[suhb-trakt] / səbˈtrækt /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

On the whiteboard are the words: subtract, difference, count back, regroup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The Power Four — the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and ACC — plus the Big East comprise 79 schools and continue to add rather than subtract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

If your monthly expenses total $7,000, subtract your Social Security income — a guaranteed monthly paycheck — you will need $4,000 per month.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

The tariffs are expected to subtract $3 trillion from the deficit over 10 years, according to the latest Congressional Budget Office estimate.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

It was still the place where kids could add, subtract, multiply and divide, and read.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




Vocabulary lists containing subtract


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "subtract" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com