Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Deduct

verb

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To take one thing from another; remove from; make smaller or less by some amount.

    "I will deduct the cost of the can of peas from the money I owe you."

  2. 2
    reason by deduction; establish by deduction wordnet
  3. 3
    make a subtraction wordnet
  4. 4
    retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin deductus, perfect passive participle of verb deducere (“lead from”).

See also for "deduct"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: deduct