MINUS
(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, prep.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Minus.
How to pronounce minus:
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Minus - as an adjective
On the negative side or lower end of a scale
Example: "Minus 5 degrees"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
plusMinus - as a noun
An arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
Example: "The subtraction of three from four leaves one"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subtractionMinus - as an adjective satellite
Involving disadvantage or harm
Example: "Minus (or negative) factors"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negativeMinus - as a verb
To subtract.
Minus - as a 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."
Example Sentences
"The answer to the math problem is ten minus two."
"I have a balance of five dollars minus three dollars."
"He received a grade of B minus on his test."
"The temperature outside is a chilly minus ten degrees Celsius."
"She lost the game by a score of five minus three."
Word Game Points
Is MINUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, minus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MINUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is MINUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, minus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMINUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is MINUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, minus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMINUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.