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mi·nus

minus

pronunciation:: maI ns
parts of speech:: preposition, adjective, noun
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part of speech:	preposition
definition 1:	made less by subtracting. Ten minus three is seven. similar words: less
definition 2:	missing or without. That bicycle is minus a pedal. antonyms: plus

part of speech:	adjective
definition:	less than zero; negative. The temperature was minus ten degrees this morning.

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	the math sign used to show subtraction (-); minus sign
definition 2:	a fault or lack; shortcoming. His short temper was a minus for his career. antonyms: plus
related words:	disadvantage

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