minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/
preposition
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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