nounπShareThe minus sign (β)."The minus sign, or minus, is used to show subtraction in math problems. "mathnumbersignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA negative quantity."The minus in the bank balance showed a significant loss. "numbermathnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA downside or disadvantage."The new job has a significant minus: long commutes. "negativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo subtract."To get the final score, please minus 10 points from your total. "mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBeing a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction."a minus number"negativemathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale."minus seven degrees"numbermathnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWorse off than before; out of pocket."After the unexpected repair bill, the family was minus a significant amount of money. "economybusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRanking just below (a designated rating)."He got a grade of B minus for his essay."marknumbermathnegativequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareMade less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity)."seven minus two is five"mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareWithout; deprived of."I walked out minus my coat."negativemathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
