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plus

5 2.7
Being above a stated level, for example higher than zero
  • adjective
  • /plʌs/
translation icon : positivo
  • On the plus side, every issue we run into helps us learn more about our systems and protect them.

But we're talking, you know, months, year plus kind of range.

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Examples

  • On the plus side, I was thrilled to see that their forum was very active, so that was good.

    Blog text (10)
  • On the plus side, less growth can boost living standards because natural resources are finite.

    Academic text (2002)
  • On the plus side, more and more people are coming to understand the above.

    Blog text (13)
  • But on the plus side, he plans on sticking around for a good few more years.

    Blog text (20)
  • On the plus side, it's certainly helped her be empathetic and compassionate.

    Blog text (14)
  • On the plus side, the touch screen seemed much more responsive with RP than CP.

    Blog text (32)
  • On the plus side, chemical preservatives keep foods from spoiling.

    Blog text (13)
  • On the plus side, there are also college scholarships from non-government institutions offered to vets.

    Blog text (9)
  • On the plus side, it features "super melty cheese" and there's "hand-cut pepperoni" on the menu.

    Blog text (9)
  • The weather was rainy all week, but on the plus side, the flowers were blooming beautifully.

Synonyms

positive
vsplus
37 1.0

A number that is greater than zero

is used more broadly for being above a standard or slightly higher grade

Antonyms

negative
  • Specialized
213 3.2

Less than zero in amount, value, or temperature

Idioms

A clearly false statement said when people refuse to accept facts

Compounds

cost-plus
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A contract that pays actual costs plus an agreed extra fee

cost-plus contract
  • Specialized
1 6.7

A contract that pays a contractor for all costs plus an agreed fee or percentage

eleven-plus
  • Archaic
1 8.9

An exam once taken in Britain at about eleven to decide if a child can go to a grammar school

ne plus ultra
  • Formal
1 9.9

The best or most perfect example of something

11-plus
  • Archaic
8.8

An exam in Britain for 11 or 12 year olds to get into grammar school

plus fours
  • Archaic
9.9

Baggy trousers that end four inches below the knee and are worn for sports like golf

plus sign
  • Specialized
1.5

A mark + used to show adding numbers or something extra

2.2

A small + symbol in apps used to add or create a new item

tau-plus particle
  • Specialized
9.9

A tiny particle with a positive charge like an electron but much heavier

Surface Forms

plus positive
pluser comparative
plusiest superlative

Etymology

Plus comes from Latin plus meaning 'more'. It is used when a number or grade is 'more' than the basic level, so a B plus or the phrase 'plus 7 degrees' shows a value above the usual amount.