plus
gb/plˈʌs/ us/plˈʌs/
A1
Anglais
~ 1300
Sens
0 sens
preposition
A2
relation
1
in addition to
Used to show that one thing is added to another.
Schéma d’usage :
[something] plus [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'plus' with 'and' in all contexts; 'plus' is less common in formal writing for non-mathematical ideas.
Synonymes
and (A more general conjunction, not limited to additive amounts or lists.)
Antonymes
minus (Indicates subtraction rather than addition.)
Collocations
plus tax
|plus shipping
|plus interest
|plus fees
Thèmes
math
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The rent is $800 plus utilities.
- She gets a good salary plus bonuses.
- Your ticket includes dinner plus a free drink.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The box costs $10 plus $2 for shipping.
- He has two cats plus a dog.
- I will take the phone plus the charger.
Nom
B1
entity
2
an advantage or benefit
A good point or benefit of something.
Schéma d’usage :
a plus for [someone/something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think 'plus' as a noun always refers to mathematics; in this sense, it means an advantage.
Synonymes
advantage (A more general term for a beneficial feature.)
Antonymes
minus (A disadvantage or negative aspect.)
Collocations
a big plus
|a real plus
|major plus
Thèmes
daily life
|business
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Synonymes
+ (The literal symbol used in math and other contexts.)
Antonymes
- (The minus sign, used for subtraction.)
Collocations
plus sign
|plus symbol
Thèmes
math
|science
|technology
Exemples
- Write the numbers with a plus between them.
- On the form, mark your answer with a plus sign.
- Two plus two equals four.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Synonymes
positive (Directly indicates more than zero or favorable status.)
Antonymes
minus (Below zero or less than the standard.)
Collocations
plus temperature
|plus rating
Thèmes
math
|evaluation
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- It is plus ten degrees today.
- He got an A plus in English.
- Touch the plus side of the battery.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
plus
API
GB/plˈʌs/
US/plˈʌs/
Syllabes et accentuation
plus (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (plus)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: plus
Noun
- Base: plus
- Plural: pluses, plusses
Famille de mots
Forms
pluses
noun
plusses
noun
Related words
additional
adjective A2
additionally
adverb B2
Expressions
a big plus
1/ə bˈɪɡ plˈʌs/
fixed phrase
a major advantage or benefit
A very good point or helpful thing.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The distance is 10 miles, plus or minus half a mile.
- Your score could change by plus or minus two points.