Plus

/plʌs/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Something that is an advantage or positive addition.
Having a flexible schedule is a plus for this job.
adjective
Indicating a positive quantity or condition.
The project will have a plus impact on the community.
conjunction
Used to connect words, clauses, or sentences, typically to add something.
She loves reading novels, plus she enjoys poetry.
Used to indicate addition in mathematics.
Two plus two equals four.
Used to indicate a benefit or positive aspect.
The job pays well, plus it offers great benefits.
preposition
Used alongside or in addition to something else.
He brought his friends to the party, plus his sister.

Etymology

From Latin 'plus', meaning 'more'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plus one
an additional person or thing.
the plus side
the favorable aspect of a situation.
plus points
additional advantages or favorable qualities.

Related Words

addition
the process of adding something to something else.
advantage
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
positive
being good or useful.

Slang Meanings

A way to add something extra, often used in informal contexts.
Let's go out for pizza, plus we can grab ice cream afterward.
Used to signify being more than just good; something great.
That concert was plus, man!