plus (pluses plural) (plusses plural )
1 conj You say plus to show that one number or quantity is being added to another., (Antonym: minus)
Send a cheque for £18.99 plus £2 for postage and packing...
2 adj Plus before a number or quantity means that the number or quantity is greater than zero., (Antonym: minus)
The aircraft was subjected to temperatures of minus 65 degrees and plus 120 degrees.
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plus or minus
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minus
3 conj You can use plus when mentioning an additional item or fact.
INFORMAL
(=and)
There's easily enough room for two adults and three children, plus a dog in the boot...
4 adj You use plus after a number or quantity to indicate that the actual number or quantity is greater than the one mentioned.
There are only 35 staff to serve 30,000-plus customers...
5 (Antonym: minus)
Teachers use plus in grading work in schools and colleges. `B plus' is a better grade than `B', but it is not as good as `A'.
6 n-count A plus is an advantage or benefit.
INFORMAL, Antonym: drawback Experience of any career in sales is a big plus...