plus

preposition

• 1with the addition of:two plus four is six he was awarded the full amount plus interest
• informal together with:all apartments have a small kitchen plus private bathroom

• 2(of temperature) above zero:the temperature is frequently plus 35 degrees at midday

adjective

• 1 [postpositive] (after a number or amount) at least:companies put losses at $500,000 plus
• (after a grade) rather better than:B plus

• 2(before a number) above zero; positive:plus 60 degrees centigrade

• 3having a positive electric charge.

noun (plural pluses or plusses)

• 1short for plus sign.
• a mathematical operation of addition: a minus and a plus make another minus

• 2an advantage:knowing the language is a decided plus [as modifier]:on the plus side, the staff are enthusiastic and good-natured

conjunction

• furthermore; also:it’s packed full of medical advice, plus it keeps you informed about the latest research