minus
/ˈmaɪnəs/
preposition
- Less; with the subtraction of.
- Seven minus three equals four.
- The total cost is $50 minus the $10 discount.
- She finished the race in 30 minutes minus the time she stopped for water.
Antonyms
adjective
- Indicating subtraction or a negative value.
- He got a grade of A minus on his essay.
- The battery shows a minus charge, so it needs to be recharged.
- The temperature dropped to minus five degrees last night.
- Lacking or without something.
- He arrived at the party minus his phone.
- The house is nice, but minus a garage it's not ideal.
- She ordered a pizza minus the cheese.
Synonyms
noun
- The symbol (−) used to show subtraction or a negative number.
- Write a minus between the two numbers in the equation.
- On the thermometer, a minus means the temperature is below zero.
- The teacher drew a minus on the board to explain subtraction.
- A disadvantage or drawback.
- Living far from the city has its pluses and minuses.
- The plan has a major minus: it costs too much.
- One minus of the job is the long commute.
Synonyms