Definitions

1. noun

a small metal or plastic object with a pointed end used for piercing holes or making marks

“She used a minus to punch holes in the paper.”

2. verb

to subtract or remove something

“The accountant had to minus the expenses from the income.”

3. preposition

separating or leaving out

“The minus sign indicates that this number is less than zero.”

4. adverb

to a small extent

“He’s minus a few pounds since he started dieting.”

5. prefix

indicating subtraction or removal

“A minus sign is used to indicate a negative number.”