plus
gb/plˈʌs/ us/plˈʌs/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 1300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
preposition
A2
relation
1
in addition to
Used to show that one thing is added to another.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] plus [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plus' with 'and' in all contexts; 'plus' is less common in formal writing for non-mathematical ideas.
Συνώνυμα
and (A more general conjunction, not limited to additive amounts or lists.)
Αντώνυμα
minus (Indicates subtraction rather than addition.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
plus tax
|plus shipping
|plus interest
|plus fees
Θέματα
math
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The rent is $800 plus utilities.
- She gets a good salary plus bonuses.
- Your ticket includes dinner plus a free drink.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The box costs $10 plus $2 for shipping.
- He has two cats plus a dog.
- I will take the phone plus the charger.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
an advantage or benefit
A good point or benefit of something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a plus for [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'plus' as a noun always refers to mathematics; in this sense, it means an advantage.
Συνώνυμα
advantage (A more general term for a beneficial feature.)
Αντώνυμα
minus (A disadvantage or negative aspect.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a big plus
|a real plus
|major plus
Θέματα
daily life
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συνώνυμα
+ (The literal symbol used in math and other contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
- (The minus sign, used for subtraction.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
plus sign
|plus symbol
Θέματα
math
|science
|technology
Παραδείγματα
- Write the numbers with a plus between them.
- On the form, mark your answer with a plus sign.
- Two plus two equals four.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συνώνυμα
positive (Directly indicates more than zero or favorable status.)
Αντώνυμα
minus (Below zero or less than the standard.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
plus temperature
|plus rating
Θέματα
math
|evaluation
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- It is plus ten degrees today.
- He got an A plus in English.
- Touch the plus side of the battery.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
plus
IPA
GB/plˈʌs/
US/plˈʌs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
plus (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (plus)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: plus
Noun
- Base: plus
- Plural: pluses, plusses
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
pluses
noun
plusses
noun
Related words
additional
adjective A2
additionally
adverb B2
Εκφράσεις
a big plus
1/ə bˈɪɡ plˈʌs/
fixed phrase
a major advantage or benefit
A very good point or helpful thing.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- The distance is 10 miles, plus or minus half a mile.
- Your score could change by plus or minus two points.