Subtract

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Meanings of Subtract

   
Verb
  • To take away a number from another number.
   

Explanation of the word: Subtract

Subtract means to take away. If you have 5 apples and you take away 2, you have 3 apples left.

   

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Translations for the word: Subtract

   
hindi
घटाना

ghatana

घटाना

ghatana

कम करना

kam karna

   
   

Synonyms for the word: Subtract

unadd
   

Antonyms for the word: Subtract

add
   

Mini Blog for the word: Subtract

Sammy the Squirrel's Adventure

In a bright, colorful world, there lived a cheerful little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to collect acorns!

One sunny day, he found 10 shiny acorns. But oh no! His friend, Benny the bunny, was feeling hungry. Sammy decided to share. He gave Benny 3 acorns.

Now, how many acorns does Sammy have left?

Let’s subtract!

10 acorns - 3 acorns = 7 acorns!

Sammy felt happy because sharing is caring! Remember, friends, subtracting can be fun, just like sharing your toys or snacks!

What will you subtract today?

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Subtract

Subtract means to take one number away from another number. For example, if you have 5 apples and you subtract 2, you will have 3 apples left.

You pronounce 'subtract' like this: sub-trakt. The first part sounds like 'sub' and the second part sounds like 'trakt'.

The word 'subtract' comes from the Latin word 'subtrahere', which means to take away.

The word 'subtract' in Hindi is 'घटाना' (Ghaṭānā).
   

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Subtract

Fact: Subtracting means taking away! If you have 5 apples and you subtract 2, you have 3 apples left.
Proverb: Less is more, meaning sometimes having fewer things can be better.
Quote: "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." - Aristotle