B2verbsciencemoney
US/səbˈtrækt/
UK/səbˈtrækt/
to take one number or amount away from another
In context
If you subtract 15 from 40, you get 25.
Subtract your rent from your salary to see how much is left.
Small children learn to add and subtract using their fingers.
Words that go with subtract
verb + preposition
- subtract fromSubtract the discount from the total price.
verb + noun
- add and subtractThe app can add and subtract dates for you.
- subtract the costSubtract the cost of materials to find your profit.
- subtract the amountSubtract the amount you have already paid.
- subtract the numberSubtract the number of absent students from the total.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
40 subtract 15 is 25.Correct: 40 minus 15 is 25.