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plus

 
 
pronunciation:
pluhs
parts of speech:
preposition, adjective, noun
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part of speech: preposition
definition 1: added to; made greater by adding.
Three plus five equals eight.
antonyms:
less
definition 2: in addition to; along with.
She has four birds plus a cat.
antonyms:
less, minus
 
part of speech: adjective
definition: having to do with or showing addition.
Pay attention to the plus and minus signs in these problems.
 
part of speech: noun
inflections: pluses, plusses
definition 1: the math sign that shows addition (+); plus sign.
definition 2: something done or added that gives a positive or extra value.
Being left-handed is a real plus in fencing.
antonyms:
minus
similar words:
good, positive
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