deduct

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Learn the meaning of deduct with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

deduct

(verb)

Meaning

take away an amount from a total

Example

"You need to deduct 5 from 20."

Synonyms

subtractremove

Antonyms

add

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin deductus, meaning to lead away.
Related word forms
  • noun: deduction
  • adjective: deductible