Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUS
1
always used before a noun
:
having a value that is above zero
:
positive
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opposite 3minus 1
2
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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
3
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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
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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
plural
pluses
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUS
[count]
1
informal
:
something that is useful or helpful
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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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opposite 2minus 1
3
plus
/ˈplʌs/
preposition
3
plus
/ˈplʌs/
preposition
Britannica Dictionary definition of PLUS
1
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used to indicate that one number or amount is being added to another
plus or minus
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used to indicate that a value, number, or amount may be above or below a certain number
4
plus
/ˈplʌs/
conjunction
4
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.