plus

B1
Pronunciation
/plÊŒs/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A positive quantity.

2 Definition

An asset or useful addition.

Example Sentences
  • He is a real plus to the team.
3 Definition

A plus sign: +.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To add; to subject to addition.

2 Definition

(often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.

3 Definition

To improve.

4 Definition

To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.

5 Definition

(sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.

6 Definition

To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.

7 Definition

(social media) To give a mark of approval on Google+.

8 Definition

To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.

9 Definition

(optometry) To increase a correction.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Being positive rather than negative or zero.

Example Sentences
  • −2 * −2 = +4 ("minus 2 times minus 2 equals plus four")
2 Definition

Positive, or involving advantage.

Example Sentences
  • He is a plus factor.
3 Definition

Electrically positive.

Example Sentences
  • A battery has both a plus pole and a minus pole.
4 Definition

(Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards.

Example Sentences
  • The bus can fit 60 plus kids, but we only get 48.
Preposition
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

And; sum of the previous one and the following one.

Example Sentences
  • A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms plus one of oxygen.
2 Definition

With; having in addition.

Example Sentences
  • I've won a holiday to France plus five hundred euros in spending money!
3 Definition

And also; in addition; besides (which).

Example Sentences
  • Let's go home now. It's late, plus I'm not feeling too well.