Dictionary entryCEFR B1preposition

minus

IPA pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnəs/

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Russian meaning

минус, без

English definition

Used to indicate subtraction or a negative number, or to mean 'without'.

Example

Five minus two equals three.

Collocations

minus sign
minus zero
minus five degrees
minus a few

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