plus

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plus

Four plus three equals seven.

Definition

  1. Preposition:

    • Used to indicate addition: "plus" is used to show that one number or amount is being added to another.
    • And also; as well as: "plus" can be used to connect an additional item or fact to a statement.

  2. Adjective:

    • Positive; greater than zero: In mathematics and science, "plus" describes a number or quantity that is positive or above zero.
    • Additional; advantageous: "plus" can describe something that is an extra benefit or a favorable factor.

  3. Noun:

    • The symbol (+): "plus" is the name for the mathematical symbol representing addition.
    • An advantage or positive factor: "plus" can refer to a beneficial quality or feature.
Usage Examples

  • Preposition:

    • The total cost is ten dollars plus tax.
    • We have two cats plus a dog.

  • Adjective:

    • The temperature is plus five degrees Celsius.
    • Her experience is a definite plus for the team.

  • Noun:

    • The equation uses a plus to indicate addition.
    • One of the pluses of this job is the flexible schedule.
Advanced Usage

  • "Plus or minus": approximately; more or less.

    • The journey will take two hours, plus or minus fifteen minutes.

  • "On the plus side": used to introduce a positive aspect of a situation.

    • On the plus side, the house has a large garden.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nonplus (verb): to surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
    • I was completely nonplussed by his strange question.
Synonyms
  • Preposition: And, added to, together with.
  • Noun/Adjective: Advantage, benefit, asset, positive, extra.
Related Phrases

  • Plus sign: the symbol (+).

    • Remember to write the plus sign between the numbers.

  • Plus fours: a type of baggy trousers.

    • He wore tweed plus fours for golf.
Idioms

  • A big plus: a significant advantage.

    • Speaking multiple languages is a big plus in today's job market.

  • Plus ça change: (French phrase used in English) meaning "the more things change, the more they stay the same."

    • The new manager made the same old promises. Plus ça change!
plus

Four plus three equals seven.

Adjective
  1. involving advantage or good
    • a plus (or positive) factor
  2. on the positive side or higher end of a scale
    • a plus value
    • temperature of plus 5 degrees
    • a grade of C plus
Noun
  1. the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers
    • the summation of four and three gives seven
    • four plus three equals seven
  2. a useful or valuable quality

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