plus

Use plus in a sentence

The lifeguard is skilled at running plus swimming.

adjective

The definition of plus is added to, or more than.
1. An example of plus used as an adjective is the "plus sign" which is this: +
2. An example of plus used as an adjective is in the phrase "invited with a plus one," which means the invited person with a guest.

adverb

Plus is defined as and, or in addition.
An example of plus used as an adverb is in the sentence, "He loves running plus swimming."

conjunction

Plus means and, or in addition.
An example of plus used as a conjunction is in the sentence, "We ate the ice cream, plus the cake."

noun

Plus is defined as a plus sign, or is defined as something added that is positive.
1. An example of a plus is +
2. An example of a plus are extra cookies in a box.

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plus

added to: 2 plus 2 equals 4
increased by; in addition to: salary plus bonus
Informal with the addition of: he returned wiser and plus $300

Origin of plus

L, more from Indo-European an unverified form pl?yos, comparative of an unverified form pelu-, much from base an unverified form pel- from source full

indicating or involving addition: a plus sign
positive: a plus quantity
somewhat more than the full value of: used after a letter grade: a grade of B plus
involving extra gain or advantage: plus sales, a plus factor
Informal to a great extent or degree; and more; and then some: used postpositively: she has personality plus
Bot. designating one of two strains of certain fungi and algae which only mate with the opposite (minus) strain
Elec. positive: the plus terminal

Informal in addition; moreover; and: we have the time, plus we have the money

noun

pl. plus′es or plus′ses

a plus sign
an added or favorable quantity or thing
a positive quantity

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plus

conjunction

Mathematics Increased by the addition of: Two plus two is four.
Added to; along with: Their strength plus their spirit makes them formidable. Intelligence plus wit makes for an interesting person.
Usage Problem And: “[He] is a committed man, plus he has imagination, vitality and national stature” ( Merv Griffin )

adjective

Positive or on the positive part of a scale: a plus value; a temperature of plus five degrees.
Added or extra: a plus benefit.
Informal Increased to a further degree or number: “At 70 plus, [he] is old enough to be metaphysical” ( Anatole Broyard )
Ranking on the higher end of a designated scale: a grade of C plus.
Physics Positive.
Plus-size.

noun

pl. plus·es, or plus·ses

Mathematics The plus sign (+).
A positive quantity.
A favorable condition or factor: The clear weather was a plus for the golf tournament.

Origin of plus

Latin plūs more ; see pelə-¹ in Indo-European roots.

Usage Note: When mathematical equations are pronounced as English sentences, the verb is usually in the singular: Two plus two is (or equals ) four. By the same token, subjects containing two noun phrases joined by plus are usually construed as singular: The construction slowdown plus the bad weather has made for a weak market. This observation has led some to argue that in these sentences, plus functions as a preposition meaning “in addition to.” But if this were true, the plus phrase could be moved to the beginning of the sentence. Clearly, this is not the case—we do not say Plus the bad weather, the construction slowdown has made for a weak market. It makes more sense to view plus in these uses as a conjunction that joins two subjects into a single entity requiring a single verb by notional agreement, just as and does in the sentence Chips and beans is her favorite appetizer. • The use of plus introducing an independent clause has long been considered infelicitous, if not wrong. But a clear majority of the Usage Panel accepts it. In our 2009 survey, 67 percent accepted the example He has a lot of personal charm. Plus, he knows what he's doing. Some 63 percent accepted an example expressing negative judgment: We were a terrible team. Plus, we had bad uniforms.

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Conjunction

sum of the previous one and the following one.
Two plus two equals four.
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms plus one of oxygen.
(colloquial) with; having in addition
I've won a holiday to France plus five hundred Euros' spending money!
and also; in addition
Let's go home now, it's late, plus I'm not feeling too well.

Antonyms

minus

Noun

(plural pluses or plusses)

A positive quantity.
An asset or useful addition.
He is a real plus to the team.
(arithmetic) A plus sign: +.

Antonyms

(useful addition): liability, minus
(arithmetic: plus sign): minus, minus sign

Adjective

(not comparable)

Being positive rather than negative or zero.
-2 * -2 = +4 ("minus 2 times minus 2 equals plus four")
Positive, or involving advantage.
He is a plus factor.
(physics) Electrically positive.
A battery has both a plus pole and a minus pole.

Antonyms

(being positive rather than negative or zero): minus, negative
(positive, involving advantage): bad, disadvantageous, minus, negative

Verb

(third-person singular simple present pluses or plusses, present participle plusing or plussing, simple past and past participle plused or plussed)

(informal) To add; to subject to addition.

Origin

From Latin plus (“more”).

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