Minus

/ˈmaɪnəs/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters

Definition of Minus

noun

verb

To subtract.

adjective

Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
"a minus number"
That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
"minus seven degrees"
Worse off than before; out of pocket.
Ranking just below (a designated rating).
"He got a grade of B minus for his essay."

preposition

Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
"seven minus two is five"
Without; deprived of.
"I walked out minus my coat."

Anagrams of Minus

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 5 letters:

Words You Can Make

16 words can be made from the letters in "minus":

5-LETTER WORDS

4-LETTER WORDS

3-LETTER WORDS

ins ism mis mun mus nim nus sim sin sum sun uns

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "minus" and rearranging:

+ccumins mucins

+llinums muslin

Related Word Patterns

MI...Words starting with "mi"...USWords ending with "us"All 5-letter words Unscramble "minus"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

defectdeficiencydrawbackflawshortcomingnegativebelowzerolackingwithout

ANTONYMS

advantagebonusboongainplusplus signpositive

Rhyming Words

abacus aboideaus aboiteaus abomasus abortus abstemious abstentious acajous acanthous acanthus acarpous acarus acaulous acclivous acephalous+5 more

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