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- [dih-duhkt]
- /dɪˈdʌkt/
- /dɪˈdʌkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-duhkt]
- /dɪˈdʌkt/
Definitions of deduct word
- verb deduct When you deduct an amount from a total, you subtract it from the total. 3
- verb deduct to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc) 3
- verb transitive deduct to take away or subtract (a quantity) 3
- verb with object deduct to take away, as from a sum or amount: Once you deduct your expenses, there is nothing left. 1
- verb without object deduct detract; abate (usually followed by from): The rocky soil deducts from the value of his property. 1
- noun deduct Subtract or take away (an amount or part) from a total. 1
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Origin of deduct
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin dēductus brought down, withdrawn, past participle of dēdūcere; see deduce
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Parts of speech for Deduct
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deduct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deduct
verb deduct
- reduce — to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.: to reduce one's weight by 10 pounds.
- subtract — to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
- withdraw — to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove: She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank.
- write off — a cancellation from the accounts as a loss.
- bate — (of hawks) to jump violently from a perch or the falconer's fist, often hanging from the leash while struggling to escape
Antonyms for deduct
verb deduct
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- disallow — to refuse to allow; reject; veto: to disallow a claim for compensation.
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