plus
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUS
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— used after a letter grade (such as A, B, or C) to show that the work is slightly better than the letter by itself would indicate
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opposite 3minus 2
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He got a C plus in history.
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— used after a number to indicate a range greater than that number
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The concert is an 18-plus show. [=a show for people who are 18 years old or older]
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This stadium seats 20,000-plus people. [=more than 20,000 people]
on the plus side
— used to describe the more appealing or attractive part of something
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On the minus side, the job doesn't pay very well, but on the plus side, the hours are very convenient.
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plus
/ˈplʌs/
noun
plural
pluses
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plus
/ˈplʌs/
noun
plural
pluses
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUS
[count]
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informal
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something that is useful or helpful
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opposite 2minus 1
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The apartment isn't perfect, but the fact that it has new appliances is a plus.
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The state college's low tuition is only one of its pluses. [=advantages, benefits]
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The job doesn't pay well, but the convenient hours are a definite plus.
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plus
/ˈplʌs/
preposition
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plus
/ˈplʌs/
preposition
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUS
1
— used to indicate that one number or amount is being added to another
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4 plus 5 equals/is 9
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The cost is $10 plus $2 for shipping.
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and also
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as well as
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The hotel has two restaurants, plus a bar and a swimming pool.
plus or minus
— used to indicate that a value, number, or amount may be above or below a certain number
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It should take a month, plus or minus a few days.
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plus
/ˈplʌs/
conjunction
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plus
/ˈplʌs/
conjunction
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUS
informal
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in addition
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and
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He works a full-time job during the day, plus he goes to school at night.
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I enjoy gardening, plus it's good exercise.
