plus
5
2.7
- adjective
- /plʌs/
- On the plus side, every issue we run into helps us learn more about our systems and protect them.
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Watch on YouTubeBut we're talking, you know, months, year plus kind of range.
- But we're talking, you know, months, year plus kind of range.
- I have more than enough at five years plus of power bricks being USB.
- You know, and we've been going for it's plus four years now.
Examples
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On the plus side, I was thrilled to see that their forum was very active, so that was good.
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On the plus side, less growth can boost living standards because natural resources are finite.
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On the plus side, more and more people are coming to understand the above.
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But on the plus side, he plans on sticking around for a good few more years.
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On the plus side, it's certainly helped her be empathetic and compassionate.
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On the plus side, the touch screen seemed much more responsive with RP than CP.
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On the plus side, chemical preservatives keep foods from spoiling.
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On the plus side, there are also college scholarships from non-government institutions offered to vets.
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On the plus side, it features "super melty cheese" and there's "hand-cut pepperoni" on the menu.
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The weather was rainy all week, but on the plus side, the flowers were blooming beautifully.
Synonyms
37
1.0
A number that is greater than zero
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Compounds
- Specialized
1
6.7
A contract that pays a contractor for all costs plus an agreed fee or percentage
- Archaic
1
8.9
An exam once taken in Britain at about eleven to decide if a child can go to a grammar school
- Archaic
Baggy trousers that end four inches below the knee and are worn for sports like golf
- Specialized
A tiny particle with a positive charge like an electron but much heavier
Surface Forms
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.