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minus

/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
Main Example

The temperature is minus ten degrees.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Indicating a negative value or a decrease.

Other Example

The score was minus five after the first half.

She lost her wallet and is now minus fifty dollars.

The bank account is minus one hundred dollars.

Synonyms

minus sign

minus temperature

minus value

Synonyms

negative

subtraction

deficient

minus

/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
Main Example

You should subtract five minus three.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Preposition (prep.)

Used to indicate subtraction in mathematical expressions.

Other Example

Ten minus four equals six.

Seven minus two is five.

Fifteen minus eight gives you seven.

Synonyms

minus sign

minus value

minus operation

Synonyms

less

subtract

deduct

minus

/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
Main Example

The answer is five minus two.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A symbol or term used to indicate subtraction or a negative value.

Other Example

I have three minus one.

The score is ten minus four.

She earned five dollars minus two dollars for expenses.

Synonyms

minus sign

minus value

minus symbol

Synonyms

negative

subtraction

deduction

minus

/ˈmaɪ.nəs/
Main Example

The team played minus their best player.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adverb (adv.)

In a negative or reduced manner.

Other Example
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