Definition of Minus

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Minus
Subtract. Take away. Decrease by. Example: 8 minus 3 is 5 (which is written 8 - 3 = 5) When used on its own, it means in the negative direction. Example: "Minus 5 Degrees" means 5 degrees below zero.