Meaning of minus in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• The minus sign (−).

• A negative quantity.

• A downside or disadvantage.

verb

• To subtract.

adjective

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

  Example: a minus number

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

  Example: minus seven degrees

• Worse off than before; out of pocket.

• Ranking just below (a designated rating).

  Example: He got a grade of B minus for his essay.

preposition

• Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).

  Example: seven minus two is five

• Without; deprived of.

  Example: I walked out minus my coat.