plus
word
/ˈpɫəs/
pluhs
/plˈʌs/
pluhs
Definition
Used to add one number, amount, or idea to another. It can also mean 'in addition' when giving extra information.
Usage & Nuances
Common in math: 'three plus two'. In everyday English, 'plus' is also used like 'also' or 'and another thing': 'It’s cheap, plus it works well.' As a noun/adjective, it appears in set uses like 'a plus' or 'plus size', but the main everyday use is addition.
Spanish: más - ademásPortuguese (BR): mais - além dissoPortuguese (PT): mais - além dissoChinese (Simplified): 加 - 另外Chinese (Traditional): 加 - 另外Hindi: प्लस - औरArabic: زائد - بالإضافة إلى ذلكBengali: প্লাস - যোগ - সুবিধাRussian: плюсJapanese: プラスVietnamese: cộng - thêm - điểm cộngKorean: 플러스 - 더하기 - 장점Turkish: artı - ayrıca - avantajUrdu: پلس - جمع - اضافی فائدہIndonesian: tambah - plus - kelebihan
Example Sentences
The room has a bed plus a desk.
basic
Two plus three is five.
basic
She speaks English, plus a little French.
basic
It’s a small apartment, but the location is a huge plus.
natural
We can leave now, plus it looks like rain later.
natural
The salary is good, and the flexible schedule is another plus.
natural