Used to link a semantically weaker word to a semantically stronger word following the adverb, both sharing the same basic meaning, indicating the increased likelihood of the former.
Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).
Without; deprived of.
Being a negative quantity; pertaining to a deficit or reduction.
That is below zero by (a specified amount) on a scale.
Ranking just below (a designated rating).
The minus sign (−).
A negative quantity.
A downside or disadvantage.
To subtract.