The Opposite(Antonym) of “plus”
The antonyms of plus are minus, negative, and disadvantage. The antonyms minus and negative convey the opposite meaning of addition or positivity. Disadvantage refers to a situation that is unfavorable or has a negative impact.
Explore all Antonyms of “plus”
Definitions and Examples of minus, negative, disadvantage
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Subtraction or removal of something.
Example
She got 10 out of 20, which means she got half of the questions minus the wrong ones.
Lacking positivity; expressing or implying the opposite of affirmation.
Example
The weather forecast was negative for the weekend, so we decided to cancel our outdoor plans.
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that puts someone in an inferior position.
Example
Being short can be a disadvantage in basketball because it's harder to reach the basket.
Key Differences: minus vs negative vs disadvantage
- 1Minus is a mathematical term that describes the operation of subtraction.
- 2Negative is a general term that describes the absence of positivity or affirmation.
- 3Disadvantage is a relational term that describes a situation that puts someone in an inferior position.
Effective Usage of minus, negative, disadvantage
- 1Mathematics: Use minus to describe subtraction or negative numbers.
- 2Negativity: Use negative to describe a lack of positivity or affirmation.
- 3Comparison: Use disadvantage to compare two situations or conditions and describe the inferior one.
Remember this!
The antonyms of plus have distinct meanings: Minus refers to subtraction or removal, negative denotes a lack of positivity, and disadvantage describes an unfavorable situation. Use these words in mathematics, to express negativity, or to compare two situations and describe the inferior one.
