Definitions
- Referring to the process of taking away a number from another number. - Talking about the operation of finding the difference between two numbers. - Describing the act of reducing or decreasing a quantity by a certain amount.
- Referring to the symbol (-) used to indicate subtraction in mathematical equations. - Talking about the operation of finding the difference between two numbers. - Describing the act of reducing or decreasing a quantity by a certain amount.
List of Similarities
- 1Both subtract and minus refer to the process of taking away or reducing something.
- 2Both are used in mathematical operations to find the difference between two numbers.
- 3Both can be used to describe a negative value or quantity.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Subtract is more commonly used as a verb, while minus is more commonly used as a preposition or adjective.
- 2Symbol: Minus specifically refers to the symbol (-) used in mathematical equations to indicate subtraction.
- 3Formality: Subtract is generally considered more formal than minus.
- 4Context: Minus is often used to describe negative values or quantities, while subtract can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 5Connotation: Subtract is neutral in connotation, while minus can sometimes have a negative or unfavorable connotation.
Remember this!
Subtract and minus are synonyms that both refer to the process of taking away or reducing something. However, subtract is more commonly used as a verb and is considered more formal, while minus is more commonly used as a preposition or adjective and specifically refers to the symbol (-) used in mathematical equations.
