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Plus: Meanings, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：added to (plus)

plus 🔊

/plʌs/

prep.

Used to show that one number or thing is added to another.

Plus sign in math equation 2 plus 2 equals 4 on chalkboard

added to 🔊

➕

/ˈædɪd tuː/

prep.

A preposition used to indicate that one number or thing is added to another, often in mathematical or cumulative contexts.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'plus' meaning 'more'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of the plus sign (+) as two lines crossing, symbolizing the act of bringing things together.

📖 Example

Two plus two equals four. 🔊 Two plus two equals four.

🔗 Collocations

plus sign – The symbol + used to indicate addition.

plus one – An additional person or item.

plus-minus – Symbol ± indicating plus or minus.

🔄 Synonyms

and (conj.) – Used to connect words or phrases that are added together.

in addition to (prep.) – Used to introduce an extra element.

along with (prep.) – Together with something else.

🚫 Antonyms

minus (prep.) – Indicates subtraction.

less (prep.) – Indicates a smaller amount after subtraction.

except (prep.) – Excluding something.

🌱 Derivatives

plural (adj.) – More than one in number.

surplus (n.) – An amount that is more than needed.

plus-sized (adj.) – Designed for people of larger body size.

📖 Cultural Story

The plus sign (+) likely evolved from the Latin word 'et' (and) in medieval manuscripts. The word 'plus' entered English from Latin, retaining its additive meaning.

Meaning 2：advantage (plus)

plus 🔊

/plʌs/

prep.

An advantage or a good extra feature that something has.

Smiling person holding smartphone and free wireless earphones gift

advantage 🔊

➕

/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/

prep.

A noun referring to a favorable feature or benefit that makes something more desirable.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

One major plus of this phone is its long battery life. 🔊 One major plus of this phone is its long battery life.

🔗 Collocations

plus point – A positive aspect that adds value.

plus factor – A factor that contributes to a favorable outcome.

plus side – The beneficial aspect of a situation.

🔄 Synonyms

benefit (n.) – An advantage or profit gained from something.

advantage (n.) – A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position.

pro (n.) – A positive point in a comparison (as in pros and cons).

🚫 Antonyms

disadvantage (n.) – An unfavorable condition or circumstance.

drawback (n.) – A feature that makes something less acceptable.

minus (n.) – A negative aspect or disadvantage.

🌱 Derivatives

pluses (n.) – Multiple advantages or benefits.

plus-one (n.) – An extra guest or item added to a group.