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extract

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

extract

(verb)

Meaning

to remove something from a larger whole

Example

"The scientist will extract the DNA from the sample for analysis."

Synonyms

removewithdrawseparate

Antonyms

insertaddinclude

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'extractionem', meaning pulling out.
Related word forms
  • noun: extraction
  • adjective: extractable