Minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/

The meaning and definition of Minus, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Ranking just below (a designated rating).
    “He got a grade of B minus for his essay.”
  2. Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
    “a minus number”
preposition
  1. Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
    “seven minus two is five”
  2. Without; deprived of.
    “I walked out minus my coat.”
Synonyms negative below zero lacking without defect
Antonyms plus advantage bonus boon gain plus sign

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