plus

B1 · Intermediate Informal

conj. used to add more information or another item to a list.

conj. used to introduce an additional fact or consideration; functions similarly to 'furthermore' or 'and also'.

“The hotel was very clean, plus it was right next to the beach.”

“The candidate has extensive experience in the field, plus she speaks three languages fluently, making her the ideal choice for the role.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a good thing or an advantage that something has.

n. an advantage, asset, or positive factor in a given situation.

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“Knowing how to drive is a big plus when you are looking for a job.”

“The apartment's central location is a major plus, though the high rent remains a significant deterrent for many potential tenants.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Mathematics

n. the symbol (+) used in math to show addition.

n. the character or sign (+) representing addition or a positive quantity.

“You need to put a plus between those two numbers.”

“The student accidentally wrote a minus instead of a plus, which caused the entire calculation to be incorrect.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing a number that is more than zero, or a quality that is good.

adj. denoting a quantity greater than zero or a quality involving an advantage.

“The company reported a plus factor in their yearly earnings.”

“On the plus side, the new software has significantly reduced the time required for data entry.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

adj. used after a number to show that the actual amount is more than that.

adj. placed after a number or quantity to indicate that the actual value is at least that much or higher.

“There were 50 plus people at the party last night.”

“The project is expected to take sixty plus days to complete, depending on the availability of the specialized equipment.”