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Definition

verb. to take away or deduct

Example Sentence

He needs to practice subtracting fractions with different denominators.

Synonyms

minus; deduct; take away

Antonyms

add

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subtracting
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Rhymes

  • acting

  • attracting
  • detracting
  • distracting
  • enacting
  • exacting
  • extracting
  • impacting
  • reacting
  • redacting
  • retracting
  • subtracting

  • counteracting
  • interacting
  • subcontracting
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