minus
IPA: mˈaɪnʌs
noun
- (mathematics) The minus sign (−).
- (mathematics) A negative quantity.
- A downside or disadvantage.
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive, colloquial) To subtract.
adjective
- Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
- That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
- (colloquial, obsolete) Worse off than before; out of pocket.
- (postpositive) Ranking just below (a designated rating).
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Examples of "minus" in Sentences
- The minus is only - they've accomplished an awful lot.
- That is one snug and comfy tent even in minus twenty weather.
- The minus is because I think they should've done a bigger stimulus.
- Sobey's will carry your groceries and load your car for you, even in minus 40!
- What I meant was that adjusted plus/minus is too noisy to be the only stat we use.
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