plus

[plʌs]

plus Definition

• 1. used to show that one number or quantity is being added to another
• 2. having a value that is above zero
• 3. in addition to; and also

Using plus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Two plus two equals four.

• Example

  She got a plus grade on her assignment.

• Example

  The hotel room has a plus of a great view.

• Example

  The job comes with a salary plus benefits.

plus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plus

• addition
• positive
• benefit
• advantage
• moreover

Antonyms for plus

• minus
• negative
• disadvantage
• drawback

Idioms Using plus

• in the plus column

  something that is considered a positive or beneficial aspect of a situation

  Example

  Getting a promotion is definitely in the plus column for this job.

• on the plus side

  a positive aspect of a situation

  Example

  On the plus side, we finished the project ahead of schedule.

• plus or minus

  used to indicate a range of possible values, typically with a degree of uncertainty

  Example

  The estimate for the project completion is two weeks, plus or minus a few days.

Phrases with plus

• plus sign

  the symbol '+' used to indicate addition or a positive value

  Example

  In math, the plus sign is used to indicate addition.

• plus size

  clothing designed for people who are larger than average in size

  Example

  The store carries a range of plus size clothing options.

• plus one

  an additional person invited to an event or gathering

  Example

  Can I bring a plus one to the wedding?

Origins of plus

from Latin 'plures', meaning 'more'

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Summary: plus in Brief

The term 'plus' [plʌs] is used to denote addition or a positive value, as in 'Two plus two equals four.' It can also mean 'in addition to,' as in 'The job comes with a salary plus benefits.' 'Plus' extends into phrases like 'plus sign,' and idioms like 'on the plus side,' denoting a positive aspect of a situation. It is used formally in contexts like 'furthermore,' and informally in contexts like 'extra.'