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Minus

/mˈaɪnəs/
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(prep) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).

The thermometer registered minus ten last night.
How many is nine minus six?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The temperature outside has dropped to ____ five degrees Celsius, making it feel very cold indeed even with a heavy winter coat.

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