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deduct vs subtract
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deductverb/dɪˈdʌkt/ | Meaning to take away an amount or number from a total | Goes with deduct tax | Example The company will deduct tax from your salary every month. |
| subtractverb/səbˈtrækt/ | Meaning to take one number or amount away from another | Goes with subtract from | Example If you subtract 15 from 40, you get 25. |
Which word fits?
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the amount you have already paid.