Definitions
1.PrepositionMade less or reduced by . .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"Seven minus two is five."
2.PrepositionWithout; deprived of."I walked out minus my coat."
3.NounThe minus sign (−).
4.NounA negative quantity.
5.NounA downside or disadvantage.
6.AdjectiveBeing a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction."a minus number"
7.AdjectiveThat is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale."minus seven degrees"
8.AdjectiveWorse off than before; out of pocket.
9.AdjectiveRanking just below (a designated rating)."He got a grade of B minus for his essay."
10.VerbTo subtract.