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I'm ever curious about the world. I'm driven to go out and find new things to write about. Having a vivid imagination is also a plus.
David Baldacci

Meaning of "plus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PLUS

From Latin: more; compare Greek pleiōn, Old Norse fleiri more, German viel much.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PLUS

plus  [plʌs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Plus can act as a noun, an adjective and a preposition.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The preposition is an invariable grammatical category, that has no meaning itself and which serves to link or relate terms.

WHAT DOES PLUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of plus in the English dictionary

The first definition of plus in the dictionary is increased by the addition of. Other definition of plus is with or with the addition of. Plus is also Also: positive indicating or involving addition.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLUS


nonplus
nɒnˈplʌs
overplus
ˈəʊvəˌplʌs
periplus
ˈperɪplʌs
superplus
ˈsuːpərˌplʌs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLUS

pluripara
pluriparae
pluripotent
pluripresence
pluriserial
pluriseriate
plurry
plus fours
plus point
plus sign
plus size
plus-one
plus-size
plush
plushily
plushiness
plushly
plushness
plushy
plussage

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLUS

Angelus
bacillus
bolus
calculus
cumulus
homunculus
hydrocephalus
lactobacillus
malus
Marcellus
modulus
nautilus
oculus
phallus
Romulus
solus
stimulus
stylus
surplus
Tellus

Synonyms and antonyms of plus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PLUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «plus» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of plus

Translation of «plus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLUS

Find out the translation of plus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of plus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «plus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

加上
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

más
570 millions of speakers

English

plus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्लस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زائِداً
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плюс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mais
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যোগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tambahnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

plus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

・・・を加えて
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

...을 더하여
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Plus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cộng thêm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிளஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अधिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

artı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

più
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

więcej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плюс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

plus
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pluss
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of plus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLUS»

The term «plus» is very widely used and occupies the 396 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «plus» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «plus» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about plus

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10 QUOTES WITH «PLUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word plus.
1
Edward Albert
Courage is just fear, plus prayers, plus understanding.
2
Ted Allen
One of the biggest mistakes people make when they cook for other people is to think that it has to be fancy and elaborate. This results in enormous expense and nine days of labor, plus you end up trying to assemble a croquembouche in front of your guests and everyone's experiencing flop sweat.
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David Baldacci
I'm ever curious about the world. I'm driven to go out and find new things to write about. Having a vivid imagination is also a plus.
4
Tammy Baldwin
I have no idea what goes on in another person's mind. As a legislator, I need to be good at persuading people, counting votes and getting to 50 percent plus one. I don't go back and say, 'Why did this person get to the right position?' It's only, 'Are you yes or are you no?'
5
Jayson Blair
People in the news media after I got caught said how could you have not caught this guy? He had 50 corrections in four years. That's a lot of corrections. Well what they failed to look at is how many stories there were and out of 700 plus stories, 50 corrections is not a high amount.
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Amy Bloom
My family kept its history to itself. On the plus side, I didn't have to hear nightmarish stories about the Holocaust, the pogroms, terrible illnesses, painful deaths. My elderly parents never even spoke about their ailments.
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Bob Brown
I'm worried about the traditional media, but I think the new media is a plus for democracy.
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Carol Burnett
Comedy is tragedy - plus time.
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Melky Cabrera
I need my mom for moral support plus to do the house things.
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Christian Camargo
I see theater as a simple formula. Audience plus players plus story makes the play.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLUS»

Discover the use of plus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to plus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT
Analogies removed? Multiple-Choice Grammar and Usage Questions ? Modified Reading Questions.Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT addresses all of the revisions in the test without vocabulary studies.Students will benefit from:?
Daniel A. Reed, 2004
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50 Plus One Ways to Improve Your Study Habits
Whether preparing to take the SATs or trying to finish your graduate degree in the evenings, 50 plus one Ways to Improve Your Study Habits is a must.
Stephen Edwards, 2006
3
Personality Plus
Through humorous anecdotes and straightforward counsel, Personality Plus guides you to improve upon your strengths and correct your weaknesses. This engaging book also provides keys to understanding those around you.
Florence Littauer, 1992
4
C++ Primer Plus
An accessible and easy-to-use self-study guide, this book is appropriate for both serious students of programming as well as developers already proficient in other languages.
Stephen Prata, 2011
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Teach Yourself the Basics of Aspen Plus
This book is designed to fill that need. The structure of the book is unique in that it emulates a lecture /workshop classroom environment.
Ralph Schefflan, 2011
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Vocabulary Power Plus Book G: Grade 7
This is the first book in the six-volume series, "Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT," which prepares students for the revised Scholastic Aptitude Test. Recommended for 7th grade, this book lays the foundation for success on the SATs.
Daniel Reed, 2005
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Mixed-Effects Models in S and S-PLUS
This balanced mix of real data examples, modeling software, and theory makes the book a useful reference for practitioners who use, or intend to use, mixed-effects models in their data analyses.
José Pinheiro, Douglas Bates, 2010
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C++ Plus Data Structures
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nell Dale, 2011
9
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents and his family that he has never asked before.
Benjamin Alire Saenz, 2012
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On Course, Study Skills Plus Edition
This is accomplished through case studies, where students can apply strategies they learn to scenarios before creating their own academic skills plan.
Skip Downing, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term plus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Plus-size model Erica Jean on Women's Running: My body's 'not …
NEW YORK – Erica Jean crossed body type boundaries as the first plus-size model to grace the cover of Women's Running Magazine. «Fox News, Jul 15»
2
The Witcher 3 Final Free DLC Pack Includes New Game Plus Mode
The New Game Plus mode DLC isn't the only thing the team is currently working on. Last week the CD Projekt RED Community Lead Marcin ... «Geek Snack, Jul 15»
3
Galaxy Note 5 said to take backseat to Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
Samsung is expected to announce two new phones this summer, including the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, but a new report ... «TechnoBuffalo, Jul 15»
4
The Morgan Plus 4 gets racy on its 65th birthday
Boutique sportscar company Morgan is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its Plus 4 convertible with a special sports-tuned, limited edition ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
5
Google kills mandatory Google Plus identity policy
The problems began as far back as 2010, when Google introduced a new “Search Plus Your World,” which integrated content from your friends' ... «ExtremeTech, Jul 15»
6
Man gets life plus 10 years for killing teenage prostitute in Marietta
Cobb County District Attorney Vic Reynolds tells Channel 2 Action News that a man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 10 years for killing ... «WSB Atlanta, Jul 15»
7
Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Release Date and Specifications …
Apple Inc. hasn't uttered even a word on its upcoming devices dubbed as the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, forget about revealing the release ... «International Business Times, India Edition, Jul 15»
8
Dance+ Review: Remo's show has more plus than minus
The brand new dance show helmed by Remo D'Souza on Star Plus has amazingly talented contestants. Each one of them wowed us with their ... «India Today, Jul 15»
9
Lava Pixel V1 vs Yu Yureka Plus vs Lenovo K3 Note: Price …
Where the Yureka Plus and K3 Note are powered by newer 64-bit processor, the Pixel V1 has a rather dated processor under the hood. «BGR India, Jul 15»
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One Plus 2: You can now register for invites
NEW DELHI: The launch of OnePlus 2 smartphone is in less than 24 hours, and the company has already started the registration process for ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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