subtract

Verb
  1. Make a subtraction (synset 200642914)
    "subtract this amount from my paycheck"
    domain category: arithmetic - the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
    hypernym: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation
    hyponym: carry back - deduct a loss or an unused credit from taxable income for a prior period
    synonym: deduct, take off
  2. Take off or away (synset 200588144)
    "this prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from French"
    hypernym: bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down - cut down on; make a reduction in

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