minus
Word Statistics
Standard vocabulary
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
1. The minus sign (−).
2. A negative quantity.
3. A downside or disadvantage.
Synonyms
1. To subtract.
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.
4. Ranking just below (a designated rating).
"He got a grade of B minus for his essay."
Synonyms
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
≠ Antonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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