minus — meaning in English

English meaning

• less adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
• minus prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.

Senses

minus is used for these senses in English:

• less Minus; not including
• minus (mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]

less — full definition

1. adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
2. prep Minus; with a certain amount taken away.

minus — full definition

1. prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.
2. noun A drawback or disadvantage.
3. adj Negative, or below a given value.

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