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plus prep 1 math with the addition of (a specified number) • 2 plus 5 equals 7. 2 in combination with something; with the added factor of (a specified thing) • Bad luck, plus his own obstinacy, cost him his job. adverb after a specified amount: with something more besides • Helen earns £20 000 plus. adj 1 denoting the symbol '+' • the plus sign. 2 mathematically positive; above zero • plus 3. 3 advantageous • a plus factor. 4 in grades: denoting a slightly higher mark than the letter alone • B plus. 5 physics, elec electrically positive. noun (pluses) 1 (also plus sign) the symbol '+', denoting addition or positive value. 2 colloq something positive or good; a bonus, advantage, surplus, or extra • The free crèche was a definite plus. conj, colloq in addition to the fact that • That's a difficult question to answer, plus I'm late for an appointment. In all senses opposite of minus.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: Latin, meaning 'more'.
plus prep 1 math with the addition of (a specified number) • 2 plus 5 equals 7. 2 in combination with something; with the added factor of (a specified thing) • Bad luck, plus his own obstinacy, cost him his job. adverb after a specified amount: with something more besides • Helen earns £20 000 plus. adj 1 denoting the symbol '+' • the plus sign. 2 mathematically positive; above zero • plus 3. 3 advantageous • a plus factor. 4 in grades: denoting a slightly higher mark than the letter alone • B plus. 5 physics, elec electrically positive. noun (pluses) 1 (also plus sign) the symbol '+', denoting addition or positive value. 2 colloq something positive or good; a bonus, advantage, surplus, or extra • The free crèche was a definite plus. conj, colloq in addition to the fact that • That's a difficult question to answer, plus I'm late for an appointment. In all senses opposite of minus.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: Latin, meaning 'more'.
plus prep 1 math with the addition of (a specified number) • 2 plus 5 equals 7. 2 in combination with something; with the added factor of (a specified thing) • Bad luck, plus his own obstinacy, cost him his job. adverb after a specified amount: with something more besides • Helen earns £20 000 plus. adj 1 denoting the symbol '+' • the plus sign. 2 mathematically positive; above zero • plus 3. 3 advantageous • a plus factor. 4 in grades: denoting a slightly higher mark than the letter alone • B plus. 5 physics, elec electrically positive. noun (pluses) 1 (also plus sign) the symbol '+', denoting addition or positive value. 2 colloq something positive or good; a bonus, advantage, surplus, or extra • The free crèche was a definite plus. conj, colloq in addition to the fact that • That's a difficult question to answer, plus I'm late for an appointment. In all senses opposite of minus.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: Latin, meaning 'more'.
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