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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subtract

Not to be outdone, math-magicians on Capitol Hill have been busily subtracting workdays. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

The loss of rentable space would also subtract tens of thousands of dollars from the building’s annual income. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Copeland’s opinion addressed whether Sami could subtract the cost of goods from his business income and deduct alleged business expenses for a variety of items, including TV and video streaming, marketing events and charitable donations. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026

That’s after excluding wealth from the top 1% of households, subtracting debts and other liabilities, and deducting retirement spending, charitable donations, taxes, and fees. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026