plus
gb/plˈʌs/ us/plˈʌs/
A1
Английски
~ 1300
Значения
0 значения
preposition
A2
relation
1
in addition to
Used to show that one thing is added to another.
Модел на употреба:
[something] plus [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plus' with 'and' in all contexts; 'plus' is less common in formal writing for non-mathematical ideas.
Синоними
and (A more general conjunction, not limited to additive amounts or lists.)
Антоними
minus (Indicates subtraction rather than addition.)
Колокации
plus tax
|plus shipping
|plus interest
|plus fees
Теми
math
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The rent is $800 plus utilities.
- She gets a good salary plus bonuses.
- Your ticket includes dinner plus a free drink.
Примери за учащи
- The box costs $10 plus $2 for shipping.
- He has two cats plus a dog.
- I will take the phone plus the charger.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
an advantage or benefit
A good point or benefit of something.
Модел на употреба:
a plus for [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think 'plus' as a noun always refers to mathematics; in this sense, it means an advantage.
Синоними
advantage (A more general term for a beneficial feature.)
Антоними
minus (A disadvantage or negative aspect.)
Колокации
a big plus
|a real plus
|major plus
Теми
daily life
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The house has a garden, which is a real plus.
- Speaking another language is a big plus in this job.
- Her experience is a major plus for the team.
Примери за учащи
- The park near my home is a big plus.
- Good weather is a plus for the trip.
- Free delivery is a plus for customers.
symbol
technical
A1
entity
3
mathematical addition sign
The '+' sign that shows you should add numbers together.
Синоними
+ (The literal symbol used in math and other contexts.)
Антоними
- (The minus sign, used for subtraction.)
Колокации
plus sign
|plus symbol
Теми
math
|science
|technology
Примери
- Write the numbers with a plus between them.
- On the form, mark your answer with a plus sign.
- Two plus two equals four.
Примери за учащи
- Three plus two is five.
- Put a plus between the numbers.
- The plus sign means add.
adjective
B1
property
4
positive or above standard
More than zero, or better than an average level.
Синоними
positive (Directly indicates more than zero or favorable status.)
Антоними
minus (Below zero or less than the standard.)
Колокации
plus temperature
|plus rating
Теми
math
|evaluation
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Today’s temperature will be plus five degrees Celsius.
- She received a B plus in the course.
- The battery has a plus terminal and a minus terminal.
Примери за учащи
- It is plus ten degrees today.
- He got an A plus in English.
- Touch the plus side of the battery.
Граматика
Речникова форма
plus
IPA
GB/plˈʌs/
US/plˈʌs/
Срички и ударение
plus (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (plus)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: plus
Noun
- Base: plus
- Plural: pluses, plusses
Семейство думи
Forms
pluses
noun
plusses
noun
Related words
additional
adjective A2
additionally
adverb B2
Изрази
a big plus
1/ə bˈɪɡ plˈʌs/
fixed phrase
a major advantage or benefit
A very good point or helpful thing.
Примери
- Free parking is a big plus when choosing a hotel.
- Her friendly personality is a big plus in customer service.
B plus / C plus etc.
1/bˈi plˈʌs sˈi plˈʌs ˌɛtsˈɛtɚə ‖/
fixed phrase
grade slightly above base letter grade
In school, a grade that is better than B but not as good as A.
Примери
- He earned a B plus on his essay.
- My final grade was C plus, so I passed.
plus or minus
1/plˈʌs ˈɔɹ mˈaɪnəs/
fixed phrase
approximately; give or take
About this number, but it can be a little higher or a little lower.
Примери
- The journey will take two hours, plus or minus ten minutes.
- The repair should cost $200, plus or minus a few dollars.
- The device can handle a voltage of 12 volts, plus or minus 5 percent.
plus or minus
2/plˈʌs ˈɔɹ mˈaɪnəs/
fixed phrase
technical
+/- indicating variation range
Shows that a number can be higher or lower by a small amount.
Примери
- The distance is 10 miles, plus or minus half a mile.
- Your score could change by plus or minus two points.