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Subtact

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To deduct or remove

Definition: To subtract or take away something.

Example Sentence: I need to subtact 5 from 10, so the result would be 5.

Sense 2: To diminish or decrease

Definition: To reduce or decrease the intensity, quantity, or size of something.

Example Sentence: The new policy will subtact from the overall productivity of the team.

Sense 3: To censor or edit

Definition: To edit or remove certain parts of a book, article, or document.

Example Sentence: The publisher decided to subtact controversial paragraphs from the final draft.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A calculation

Definition: A mathematical process of finding the difference between two numbers.

Example Sentence: The subtact between 8 and 3 is 5.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Local)

Sense 1: Characteristic of a specific area or neighborhood

Definition: Pertaining to a particular locality or region.

Example Sentence: The subtact vibe of the small-town diner made it a popular gathering place for locals.

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