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SUBTRACTING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Subtracting.

Subtracting - as a verb

Make a subtraction

Example: "Subtract this amount from my paycheck"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deduct10take off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calculate13cipher13compute13cypher16figure10reckon12work out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
add5

Take off or away

Example: "This prefix was subtracted when the word was borrowed from french"

Example Sentences

"I am subtracting 5 from 10."
"We learned about subtracting negative numbers in math class."
"She is better at subtracting than adding."
"I made a mistake when subtracting 7 from 12."
"We need to start subtracting expenses from our budget."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBTRACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subtracting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBTRACTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SUBTRACTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subtracting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBTRACTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is SUBTRACTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subtracting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBTRACTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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