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plus Antonyms

Opposite of plus

Because the opposite of plus shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• preposition (Context 1)

With the addition of; increased by.

Usage Example

"Four minus five equals nine."

Strongest
minus
less
Strong
without

• noun (Context 2)

An advantage, benefit, or favorable quality.

Usage Example

"Previous experience with database management is a major minus for applicants."

Strongest
minus
disadvantage
drawback
liability
downside
Strong
detriment
con
handicap

• adjective (Context 3)

Slightly above the specified standard, grade, or number, or having additional favorable features.

Usage Example

"She earned a B minus on her final history research paper."

Strongest
minus

• noun (Context 4)

The mathematical symbol (+) indicating addition or a positive quantity.

Usage Example

"Make sure to write a clear minus between the two variables in the equation."

Strongest
minus
minus sign

• adjective (Context 5)

Greater than zero on a scale of measurement, or indicating a positive mathematical value or electrical charge.

Usage Example

"The experiment yielded a minus value on the calibration scale."

Strongest
minus
negative

Similar words to plus

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

plus sign
positive
and
added to
benefit
advantage
asset
moreover
See all synonyms of plus

• Nearby Words

plurality
pluralization
pluralize
plus
plush
plushly
plushness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Plus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/plus
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