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