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minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/
noun

  1. The minus sign (−).

  2. A negative quantity.

  3. A downside or disadvantage.

Synonymsdefect, deficiency, drawback, flaw, shortcoming
Antonymsadvantage, bonus, boon, gain, plus, plus
verb

  1. To subtract.

adjective

  1. Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.

    "a minus number"

  2. That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.

    "minus seven degrees"

  3. Worse off than before; out of pocket.

Synonymsnegative, below, zero
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."

    Similar: lacking, without

Synonymslacking, without
Antonymsplus

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