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MINUS

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, prep.)

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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)
plus6

Minus - 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)
subtraction15

Minus - as an adjective satellite

Involving disadvantage or harm

Example: "Minus (or negative) factors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negative12

Minus - 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."
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Word Game Points

Is MINUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, minus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
MINUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is MINUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, minus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MINUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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