Less
Minus
Minus adjective - On the negative side or lower end of a scale.
Less is a synonym for minus in reduction topic. You can use "Less" instead the word "Minus" as an adjective or a preposition, if it concerns topics such as diminished, on the negative side. popular alternative
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Extremely Short Timespan: Based on the chapter titles, the entire story (minus the epilogue) takes place in slightly less than 72 hours.
Source: Fanfic / Flash Fog -
Melphonshina from Phantasy Star Online 2 more or less falls straight into this trope, minus being a Love Interest.
Source: Rei Ayanami Expy -
At this point, expectations are for more or less a continuation of American Chopper.Tropes Appearing: Badass Bike Builder: The whole cast, minus maybe Mikey.
Source: Series / American Chopper
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Minus and Less. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/less/minus
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Minus or Less. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/less/minus.
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