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plus Definition

plus (plus)

  1. added to 2 plus 2 equals 4
  2. increased by; in addition to salary plus bonus
  3. Informal with the addition of he returned wiser and plus $300

Etymology: L, more < IE *plēyos, compar. of *pelu-, much < base *pel- > full

adjective

  1. indicating or involving addition a plus sign
  2. positive a plus quantity
  3. somewhat higher than a grade of B plus
  4. involving extra gain or advantage plus sales, a plus factor
  5. Informal and more she has personality plus
  6. Bot. designating one of two strains of certain fungi and algae which only mate with the opposite (minus) strain
  7. ☆ Elec. positive the plus terminal

adverb,

Informal in addition; moreover; and we have the time, plus we have the money

noun pl. plus′es or plus′·ses

  1. a plus sign
  2. an added or favorable quantity or thing
  3. a positive quantity

plus Synonyms

plus

modif. & prep.

added to, additional, additionally, increased by, with the addition of, surplus, positive; see also extra.

Antonyms less*, minus*, subtracted from.

plus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • age: Young and Free is developing a brand new befriending service for young people aged 16 plus in the Bristol area.
  • put: Where Gandhi put a minus, Purdy put a big plus.

Adjective modifier

  • 1m: There has been an immense increase in the property market for homes valued at £ 1m plus, according to Land Registry figures.
  • big: She's also got some relevant work experience, which is a big plus.
  • major: The Hazelwood also has the benefit of its own car park - a major plus in the middle of an historic city.
  • magic: Learn over a dozen powerful magic effects PLUS: Beat the Competition!
  • classic: Any group taking sole occupancy of a chalet can upgrade their service to classic plus for £ 40 per adult per week.
  • significant: Direct experience of healthcare or similar industries is a significant plus.

Modifies a noun

  • cot: The cottage sleeps 4 plus cot and is fully centrally heated.
  • postage: All other issues of the Newsletters are available at 40p each plus postage.
  • VAT: This included the signing-up of the same band at a cost of 550 plus VAT.
  • side: On the plus side she hasn't thrown anything at me - yet.
  • sign: Scroll down to the Startup group and click on the small plus sign to its left.
  • p+p: Only £ 8 each plus p+p ( or handed over in person at home matches ).

Noun used with modifier

  • benefit: We should not find so many places in this way as we could if we allowed these sectors to employ people on benefit plus.
  • year: The flat is available from August next year 2007 for a long let only ie one year plus.
  • day: It saves me about an hour a day PLUS any email viruses that I might receive get identified and deleted.. .
  • effect: Learn over a dozen powerful magic effects PLUS: Beat the Competition!
  • mph: Our local forcast is for hurricane force winds beginning early tomorrow morning, with gusts up to 100 mph plus!
  • care: How can I find out more about Shared care plus?