pluses Definition

plus
prep

1. math.
With the addition of (a specified number).
Example: 2 plus 5 equals 7
2. In combination with something; with the added factor of (a specified thing).

Example: Bad luck, plus his own obstinacy, cost him his job

adverb

1. After a specified amount: with something more besides.

Example: Helen earns £20 000 plus

adj

1. Denoting the symbol ‘+'.

Example: the plus sign
2. Mathematically positive; above zero.

Example: plus 3
3. Advantageous.

Example: a plus factor
4. In grades: denoting a slightly higher mark than the letter alone.

Example: B plus
5. physics.elec.
Electrically positive.

noun pluses

1. The symbol ‘+', denoting addition or positive value.

Form: plus sign (also)
2. colloq
Something positive or good; a bonus, advantage, surplus, or extra.
Example: The free crèche was a definite plus
Thesaurus: extra, bonus, credit, benefit, asset, surplus, perk (slang).

conj

1. colloq
In addition to the fact that. In all senses opposite of minus.
Example: That's a difficult question to answer, plus I'm late for an appointment

Etymology: 17c: Latin, meaning ‘more'.