Meaning of the word plus in English

What does plus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plus

US /plʌs/

UK /plʌs/

with the addition of; in addition to

Example:

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Two plus two is four.

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The rent is $800 plus utilities.

Synonym:

and added to together with along with as well as

an advantage or benefit

Example:

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Having experience is a big plus.

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The flexible hours are a definite plus for me.

Synonym:

advantage benefit asset bonus perk

on the positive side; in addition

Example:

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The car is fast, plus it's very fuel-efficient.

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It's a challenging job, plus the pay isn't great.

Synonym:

furthermore moreover in addition besides also

indicating the addition of a quantity or that a quantity is greater than zero

Example:

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The temperature is five degrees plus.

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He received a B plus on his exam.

Synonym:

positive additive

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