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plus
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- pronunciation:
- pluhs
- parts of speech:
- preposition, adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
added to.
Three plus five is eight.- antonyms:
- less
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| definition 2: |
in addition to; along with; increased by.
She has good health plus enough savings for retirement.- antonyms:
- less, minus
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
pertaining to or indicating addition.
Pay attention to the plus and minus signs in these problems. |
| definition 2: |
positive or beneficial.
The new clause is a plus factor in the contract. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
pluses, plusses |
| definition 1: |
a quantity greater than zero.
Our net profits were a plus this year.- similar words:
- positive
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| definition 2: |
a benefit or gain; positive factor.
Knowledge of software is a real plus for this job.- antonyms:
- minus
- similar words:
- good, positive
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| definition 3: |
the mathematical sign (+), indicating addition; plus sign.
It's clearer if you put a plus next to the number. |
| related words: |
excellence, extra, honor, ornament |
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