minus
Translation
minus, less, without
Examples
Five minus two is three.
Five minus two is three.
The temperature is minus ten degrees.
The temperature is minus ten degrees.
He came back minus his wallet.
He came back minus his wallet.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) minus ((number)) used to show subtraction Five minus two is three.
minus ((number)) below zero The temperature is minus ten degrees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: less, without; Antonyms: plus, add
Etymology
From Latin 'minus', meaning 'less', the neuter form of 'minor' meaning 'smaller'.
Memory Tips
Think of the minus sign (-) used in mathematics for subtraction. It represents taking something away or a reduction.