plus
Americanpreposition
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more by the addition of; increased by.
ten plus two is twelve.
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with the addition of; with.
He had wealth plus fame.
adjective
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involving or noting addition.
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positive.
a plus quantity.
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more (by a certain amount).
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Electricity. pertaining to or characterized by positive electricity.
the plus terminal.
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Mycology. (in heterothallic fungi) designating, in the absence of morphological differentiation, one of the two strains of mycelia that unite in the sexual process.
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having a certain quality to an unusual degree.
He has personality plus.
noun
plural
pluses, plusses-
a plus quantity.
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Arithmetic. plus sign.
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something additional.
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a surplus or gain.
conjunction
adverb
idioms
preposition
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increased by the addition of
four plus two (written 4 + 2)
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with or with the addition of
a good job, plus a new car
adjective
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Also: positive. (prenominal) indicating or involving addition
a plus sign
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on the positive part of a scale or coordinate axis
a value of +x
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indicating the positive side of an electrical circuit
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involving positive advantage or good
a plus factor
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informal (postpositive) having a value above that which is stated or expected
she had charm plus
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(postpositive) slightly above a specified standard on a particular grade or percentage
he received a B+ rating on his essay
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botany designating the strain of fungus that can only undergo sexual reproduction with a minus strain
noun
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short for plus sign
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a positive quantity
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informal something positive or to the good
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a gain, surplus, or advantage
Usage
Since plus as a preposition has long had the meanings “more by the addition of ” and “with the addition of,” it was but a short step to a newer use, mainly in informal writing and speech, as a conjunction meaning “also, and, furthermore.” Although this use is increasing, many object to it, and it is rare in more formal writing. And plus is likewise objected to, especially for being redundant: The paper was delivered two hours late, and plus it was soaking wet.
Plus, together with, and along with do not create compound subjects in the way that and does: the number of the verb depends on that of the subject to which plus, together with, or along with is added: this task, plus all the others, was (not were ) undertaken by the government; the doctor, together with the nurses, was (not were ) waiting for the patient
Etymology
Origin of plus
First recorded in 1570–80; from Latin plūs “more”; akin to Greek pleíōn, Old Norse fleiri “more,” Old English feolu, fela, German viel, Gothic filu, Old Irish il, Greek polý “many”
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
At the diplomatic table were America’s European allies plus China and Russia, all invested in helping the U.S. and Iran find a diplomatic path forward.
Pressure on inflation, plus a potential drag on growth, complicate the Fed’s calculus.
From Barron's
While many contend with the rising costs of mortgages, rent, and household bills, they have a free pitch for their caravan, plus no water or electricity bills.
From BBC
He’s still excited, he said, about the opportunity for “massive disruption and massive change” in the next three or four years, which would be a plus for any hedge fund starting now.
From MarketWatch
Though the characters are different, the vibes are very much “Derry Girls”-plus 20 years, and there are a couple of winks to the hit comedy.
From MarketWatch
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