plus

plus · preposition

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Definitions

preposition

  1. 1.

    With the addition of.

  2. 2.

    In addition; also.

  3. 3.

    An advantage or positive quality.

  4. 4.

    The symbol (+) indicating addition.

  5. 5.

    (After a number) slightly more than the stated amount.

  6. 6.

    Having a positive electric charge.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    plus or minus — Approximately; with some variation either way.
  • •
    plus sign — The symbol + used to indicate addition.
  • •
    on the plus side — Considering the positive aspects.

Related words

Antonyms: less, minus
See also: add, addition, minus, positive
Synonyms: and, in addition to, with

Etymology

From Latin plūs ("more"), comparative of multus ("much, many").