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plus

1 of 4

adjective

1
: algebraically positive
2
: having, receiving, or being in addition to what is anticipated
3
a
: falling high in a specified range
a grade of C plus
b
: greater than that specified
c
: possessing a specified quality to a high degree
4
: electrically positive
5
: relating to or being a particular one of the two mating types that are required for successful fertilization in sexual reproduction in some lower plantlike organisms (such as a fungus)

plus

2 of 4

noun

plural pluses ˈplə-səz How to pronounce plus (audio) also plusses
1
2
: an added quantity
3
: a positive factor or quality
4

plus

3 of 4

preposition

1
: increased by : with the addition of
four plus five
principal plus interest
2
: besides
used chiefly in speech and casual writing
plus all this, as a sedative it has no equal Groucho Marx

plus

4 of 4

conjunction

1
: and
eats alone, a hot beef sandwich plus a BLT plus apple pie Garrison Keillor
2
: in addition to which
it's also pretty on my open shelves, plus it smells good Nikki Giovanni
Using Plus as a Conjunction: Usage Guide

The preposition plus has long been used with a meaning equivalent to and (as in "two plus two"); people have come to use plus as a conjunction much like and. Sense 2 is considered to be an adverb by some. It is used chiefly in speech and in informal writing.

Example Sentences

Noun The apartment isn't perfect, but the fact that it has new appliances is a plus. The job doesn't pay well, but the convenient hours are a definite plus. Preposition The hotel has two restaurants, plus a bar and a swimming pool. Conjunction He works a full-time job during the day, plus he goes to school at night. I enjoy gardening, plus it's good exercise.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In a letter to members, Sam's Club Chief Executive Kath McLay said this is the first time the price of a plus membership has changed since it was introduced in 1999. Serenah Mckay, Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2022 To this scout, Turang projects as a plus defensive shortstop, with good speed and an average bat. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 That’s certainly been the case defensively, where Perdomo was expected to be a plus shortstop, but has instead been worth negative-7 defensive runs saved. Theo Mackie, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2022 Realizing that plus-size fashion wasn’t up to par with the rest of the fashion world, Rebdolls was born. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2022 Thanks to her efforts, some backpacking brands are beginning to launch plus-size packs, and several others have introduced extended sizing in their outdoor clothing. Outside Online, 23 Aug. 2022 Southwest also has one of the friendliest policies for plus-size travelers, offering refunds for those who choose to purchase extra seats. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 Gianluca Russo is a writer who has covered plus-size fashion for publications like Teen Vogue, NYLON, InStyle and more. Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Obviously, my lens is that of a woman of color, a plus-size woman of color. Hilton Dresden, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022
Noun
Among the winners was Giants boss Brian Daboll, whose fiery sideline demeanor and decision to go for two points and the win with 76 seconds to go will be a plus in New York ... for now. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 The big win is the joy and perspective being in the wild brings, and a delicious meal by the fire is a plus. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2022 Another huge plus is the chair's full-back, overstuffed tie-on tufted cushion. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 As a plus point, it’s not made by a giant data-guzzling tech corporation, either. WIRED, 5 Sep. 2022 Overall, should be viewed as a plus athlete with upside. Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 26 Aug. 2022 Cooking food rather than eating out is a major plus for budget-conscious travelers. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 Its location, in the center of modern Dubai near the Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island, is also a major plus. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2022 Getting Jermayne Lole from the transfer portal was another plus for the Cardinals. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 8 Aug. 2022
Preposition
Yzerman was also active in the offseason, with multiple multi-year contracts handed out in free agency plus a trade for goalie Ville Husso. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 7 Sep. 2022 Players will get a $100 early sign-up bonus plus a $50 launch day bonus to use on game and player props. Xl Media, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 This three-bedroom cottage in Amagansett has a pathway leading to a private beach plus an expansive deck surrounded by much greenery amid a very private backyard. Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Next closest on that list were the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors, all at plus 400. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 Shyamalan’s name plus a cast headed by Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix ensures a solid opening for Disney followed by steady attendance into September. Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2022 Vineyards are rated from plus three to minus three points (although select vines for reserve wines are rated between plus and minus six points). Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 July 2022 If Ankalaev were to win, the player would get their $100 bonus plus a return on the $5 wager. Xl Media, cleveland, 29 July 2022 The third element to this dish that exemplifies Sri Lankan cooking is its use of herbs and spices: Fresh curry leaves, cumin seeds and ground turmeric, along with a curry powder that includes those plus a few more spices. Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 10 July 2022
Conjunction
Plus, kids receive a free 4-inch-by-6-inch photo download of themselves with their catch. Laura Daily And Bryan K. Chavez, The Know, 9 June 2017 A total of 29 states plus the nation’s capital have legal medical cannabis. Luis Gómez Romero, The Cannabist, 18 May 2017 This year there will be two Easter egg hunts, one at 9 a.m. and one at noon, with additional activities taking place from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per child for an Easter egg hunt only, $10 for the hunt plus other activities. Daily News Staff, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2017 Of course, even Shanahan might balk at paying a double-premium for Cousins–a big, multi-first-round trade price plus a huge contract extension–who is, after all, not young any more and has had his shaky moments throughout his career. Tim Kawakami, Talking Points, 7 Mar. 2017 Plus, there are nights when the announced attendance figure at Nuggets or Avalanche games triggers chuckles because so many sold or accounted-for tickets appear to be going unused. Terry Frei, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2017 The After Midnight Group owns several Cowboy Jack’s, plus Cowboy Slim’s, Sally’s Saloon, the Cabooze and the Joint Bar; CPM developed the University of Minnesota DoubleTree by Hilton and University Inn. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2017 Club fees are $200 per year, plus the cost to travel to and play those members-only tournaments. Brian Whitehead, Orange County Register, 4 Jan. 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin, adverb, more, from neuter of plur-, plus, adjective; akin to Greek pleion more, Latin plenus full — more at full

First Known Use

Adjective

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Conjunction

circa 1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of plus was in 1537

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