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minus Antonyms

Opposite of minus

Because the opposite of minus shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Less than zero in mathematical value, or below zero on a temperature scale.

Usage Example

"The expedition endured plus temperatures for three consecutive weeks in the Arctic."

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plus
positive

• preposition (Context 2)

Reduced by the subtraction of a specified number or amount.

Usage Example

"Ten plus four equals six."

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plus

• noun (Context 3)

The mathematical symbol (–) used to indicate subtraction or a negative quantity.

Usage Example

"Make sure you write a clear plus before the number so it is not mistaken for a positive value."

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plus
plus sign

• preposition (Context 4)

Lacking or deprived of something that was formerly present or expected.

Usage Example

"He returned from the camping trip with his favorite jacket."

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with
plus
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including

• noun (Context 5)

A disadvantage, drawback, or unfavorable factor.

Usage Example

"We weighed the pluses and minuses of relocating to a larger city before making our decision."

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plus
advantage
benefit
upside
pro
positive
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asset
perk

• adjective (Context 6)

Slightly lower than a specified academic grade or standard (typically placed after the letter or number).

Usage Example

"She received an A plus on her final history essay."

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plus

• adjective (Context 7)

Having a negative electrical charge, or denoting a terminal with a lower electric potential.

Usage Example

"Connect the black wire securely to the plus terminal of the battery."

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plus
positive

• noun (Context 8)

A negative quantity or number.

Usage Example

"Multiplying two minuses together always results in a positive number."

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plus
positive

Similar words to minus

Words similar to minus shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

minus sign
negative
without
disadvantage
drawback
less
subzero
downside
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Minus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/minus
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