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Belly Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

What are the differences between these words?

What are the differences between these words?

Minus

Detract

Deduct

Take away from

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Minus: Usually used in math equations Detract: Usually used to mean "make worse". " Deduct: Usually used as a finance term. "

— Vorpar

  • Minus: Usually used in math equations Detract: Usually used to mean "make worse".
  • " Deduct: Usually used as a finance term.
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Minus: Usually used in math equations

Detract: Usually used to mean "make worse". "The bad choice of color detracts from the amazing architecture."

Deduct: Usually used as a finance term.

Take away from: Usually used like "she took the apple away from him."
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