plus

preposition
UK: /plʌs/
US: /plʌs/

  1. With the addition of; and.

    1. Two plus two equals four. [ ] [ ]
    2. The total cost is $200 plus tax, so be prepared when you pay. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that one number or quantity is to be added to another.

    1. Five plus five is ten. [ ] [ ]
    2. The recipe calls for two cups of flour plus a teaspoon of salt. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

also benefit and plus sign advantage
plus noun

  1. A sign (+) used in mathematics to show that one number or quantity is to be added to another.

    1. Use a plus sign to add. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plus sign indicates addition when you are solving this problem. [ ] [ ]

  2. An advantage or benefit.

    1. Her experience is a big plus. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having a car is a definite plus when trying to navigate the city. [ ] [ ]
plus adjective

  1. Added to.

    1. The project plus expenses cost $1000. [ ] [ ]
    2. He received praise plus a bonus for his outstanding work. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a specified advantage or quality.

    1. This is a B plus work. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is 30 plus years old and a well known professional model. [ ] [ ]
plus adverb

  1. In addition; also.

    1. She is smart plus beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. He speaks English, plus he knows some French and Spanish. [ ] [ ]
plus interjection

  1. Indicates agreement or affirmation.

    1. Plus, I think it’s a good idea! [ ] [ ]
    2. Plus, there will be food and music, so that sounds like a fun event. [ ] [ ]
plus verb

  1. To add or increase.

    1. Plus this to the total sum. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is looking to plus its market share through strategic partnerships. [ ] [ ]
plus conjunction

  1. Used to connect words or phrases of the same type.

    1. Apples plus oranges are fruit. [ ] [ ]
    2. Honesty plus kindness will take you far in your personal relationships. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plus" in English means: With the addition of; and., Used to indicate that one number or quantity is to be added to another..

The phonetic transcription of "plus" is /plʌs/ in British English and /plʌs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plus": also, benefit, and, plus sign, advantage.

Example usage of "plus": "Two plus two equals four.". More examples on the page.