del

/dɛl/ or /ˈdɛl/; also /dɛl/ or /dɛl/ (in a few dialects)

Definitions

1. noun

a part or piece that has been removed, especially a slice or segment of something

“She cut a del from the big pizza and ate it”

2. verb

to remove or cut off a part of something

“Del the bad part of the fabric so you can use it again”

3. verb

to remove or deduct an amount from something

“Del the tax from the total price of the item”

4. prefix

denoting something that is removed or taken away

“Delusion (a false idea that has been del from reality)”

5. prefix

denoting something that is left or remaining

“Deliberate (a decision that is left or remaining after consideration)”

Synonyms

  • cut
  • fragment
  • piece
  • portion
  • slice

Antonyms

  • add
  • augment
  • increase