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SUBTRACT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word subtract. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word subtract. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SUBTRACT

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deduct
verbv
verb

• make a subtraction

• retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

• reason by deduction; establish by deduction

decrease
verbv
noun

• a change downward

• a process of becoming smaller or shorter

• the amount by which something decreases

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• make become smaller

diminish
verbv
verb

• decrease in size, extent, or range

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

reduce
verbv
verb

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• make less complex

• bring to humbler or weaker state or condition

• simplify the form of a mathematical equation of expression by substituting one term for another

• lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation

• be the essential element

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• lessen and make more modest

• make smaller

• to remove oxygen from a compound, or cause to react with hydrogen or form a hydride, or to undergo an increase in the number of electrons

• narrow or limit

• put down by force or intimidation

• undergo meiosis

• reposition (a broken bone after surgery) back to its normal site

• destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• be cooked until very little liquid is left

• cook until very little liquid is left

• lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

• take off weight

take off
verbv
verb

• depart for someplace

• take away

• depart from the ground

• take time off from work; stop working temporarily

• mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner

• remove clothes or shoes

• get started or set in motion, used figuratively

• prove fatal

• make a subtraction

Best Hypernyms For SUBTRACT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for subtract, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
calculate cipher compute cut cypher figure reckon reduce trim
Phrases (6)
bring downcut backcut downtrim backtrim downwork out

Alternatives for DEDUCT

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