subtracts
To subtract means to take away or remove one number from another.
When we talk about math problems, people often use the word "subtract" when they need to find out what's left after taking something away. For example, if you have 15 pencils and you give 3 to your friend, how many pencils do you have left? You would subtract 3 from 15 to get 12. But subtracting isn't just for math – it can also be used in everyday language. Imagine you're planning a party and you need to make a list of the number of people coming. If some guests can't come after all, you might say that you have to subtract them from your guest list. It's like removing them from the original count, leaving fewer people on the list.
verb
To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number
Example: If you subtract the $100 for gas from the total cost, it was a fairly inexpensive trip.
Real examples of "subtracts" in context
