minus

//ˈmaɪnəs//
A2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Preposition

1

Reduced by the subtraction of; less.

Ten minus three equals seven.

2

Without; lacking.

He arrived at the airport minus his passport.

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Noun

1

The minus sign (−).

Don't forget to put a minus before the number.

2

A negative quantity or value.

The temperature dropped to minus five degrees.

3

A disadvantage or drawback.

The only minus of this apartment is the small kitchen.

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Adjective

minusCanonical form
1

Less than zero; negative.

The temperature dropped to minus five degrees.

2

Slightly below a particular grade or standard.

I got a B minus on my math test.

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