Minus

Synonyms of minus

• less
• subtract
• negative

Antonyms of minus

• addition
• positive
• plus

Collocations of minus

minus sign

Frequency: 70 %

To indicate a negative number, use the minus sign before the digit.

minus temperature

Frequency: 60 %

The weather forecast predicted a minus temperature overnight.

minus point

Frequency: 50 %

She lost the game by a minus point in the final round.

minus one

Frequency: 45 %

He was feeling lonely, as he was minus one friend at the party.

minus button

Frequency: 35 %

Press the minus button to decrease the volume on the remote control.

Idiomatic Expressions for minus

• Phrase: the sum total is minus
  Meaning: to indicate that the final result is negative or less than expected
  Usage: After all the expenses were calculated, the sum total is minus, so we need to make some adjustments.