minus
Translation
minus, less, without
Examples
Ten minus four is six.
Ten minus four is six.
The temperature is minus five degrees.
The temperature is minus five degrees.
He returned minus his coat.
He returned minus his coat.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) minus ((number)) to show subtraction Ten minus four is six.
Similar Words
Synonyms: less, without; Antonyms: plus, add
Etymology
From Latin 'minus', meaning 'less'.
Memory Tips
Think of the subtraction symbol '-' used in mathematics.