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plus

The correct spelling is plus.

How to pronounce plus

/plʌs/
noun

IPA: /plʌs/

Say it like: Plu-s

The correct spelling is plus. A positive quantity. For example: "He is a real plus to the team."

Usage Examples

He is a real plus to the team.

−2 * −2 = +4 ("minus 2 times minus 2 equals plus four")

He is a plus factor.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A positive quantity.
  2. 2.An asset or useful addition.
  3. 3.A plus sign: +.

verb

  1. 1.To add; to subject to addition.
  2. 2.(often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.
  3. 3.To improve.
  4. 4.To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.
  5. 5.(sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.

adjective

  1. 1.Being positive rather than negative or zero.
  2. 2.Positive, or involving advantage.
  3. 3.Electrically positive.
  4. 4.(Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards.

preposition

  1. 1.And; sum of the previous one and the following one.
  2. 2.With; having in addition.
  3. 3.And also; in addition; besides (which).

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