prep., adj., n., & conj.
--prep.
1. Math. with the addition of (3 plus 4 equals 7).
Usage:
Symbol: +.
2 (of temperature) above zero (plus 2° C).
3 colloq. with; having gained; newly possessing (returned plus a new car).
--adj.
1. (after a number) at least (fifteen plus).
2 (after a grade etc.) rather better than (beta plus).
3 Math. positive.
4 having a positive electrical charge.
5 (attrib.) additional, extra (plus business).
--n.
1. plus sign.
2 Math. an additional or positive quantity.
3 an advantage (experience is a definite plus).
--conj. colloq. disp. also; and furthermore (they arrived late, plus they were hungry).
Phrases and idioms:
plus sign the symbol +, indicating addition or a positive value.
Etymology: L, more