plus

Definitions


[plʌs], (Preposition)

Definitions:
- with the addition of
(e.g: two plus four is six)

- (of temperature) above zero
(e.g: the temperature is frequently plus 35 degrees at midday)


Phrases:
- on the plus side
- plus or minus

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘more’


[plʌs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (after a number or amount) at least
(e.g: companies put losses at $500,000 plus)

- (before a number) above zero; positive
(e.g: plus 60 degrees centigrade)

- having a positive electric charge


Phrases:
- on the plus side
- plus or minus

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘more’


[plʌs], (Noun)

Definitions:

- an advantage
(e.g: knowing the language is a decided plus)


Phrases:
- on the plus side
- plus or minus

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘more’


[plʌs], (Conjunction)

Definitions:
- furthermore; also
(e.g: it's packed full of medical advice, plus it keeps you informed about the latest research)


Phrases:
- on the plus side
- plus or minus

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘more’




definition by Oxford Dictionaries