plus
Crossed sign symbol
Plus, the word for the arithmetic symbol +, indicating addition, is usually interpreted as a preposition when it occurs in text.
It can also be used to mean besides or describe something extra or beneficial: A graduate degree is a plus in the field of engineering.
As a conjunction, plus is considered conversational and out of place in formal writing.
She never answers her phone, plus she doesn’t respond to any of my texts.
Together with also
- alsoWord meaning "in addition"
- additionallyIn a supplementary way
- furthermoreWord adding more points
- moreoverWord adding information
as well as · along with · together with · in addition · coupled with · besides
Boundary or sharpness
- upper handPosition of control
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- assetItem of value owned
- bonusReward beyond expectation
perk · benefit · strength · upside · favor · boon · merit · positive
Addition's result
- totalComplete sum
- addendNumber in a sum
- equationMathematical equality assertion
- arithmeticMathematics of basic operations
calculate · computation · increment · tally · accumulate · aggregate · tabulate · summate
Additional quantity
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- additionalBeyond the existing amount
- addedIncluded as extra
- excessSurplus beyond need
supplemental · augmented · expanded · extended · amplified · boosted · enhanced · greater
Expecting positive results
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- affirmativeExpressing agreement or consent
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
- constructivePromoting positive development
favorable · hopeful · promising · beneficial · advantageous · good · bright side · silver lining
Move beyond or decline
- satisfactoryMeeting minimum requirements
- above averageBetter than the mean
- better thanExceeding in quality
- exceedsGoes past a boundary
honor · merit · distinction · commendation
and
Together with also
- alsoWord meaning "in addition"
- additionallyIn a supplementary way
- furthermoreWord adding more points
moreover · as well as · along with · together with · in addition · coupled with · besides
edge
Boundary or sharpness
- upper handPosition of control
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- assetItem of value owned
bonus · perk · benefit · strength · upside · favor · boon · merit · positive · pro
sum
Addition's result
arithmetic · calculate · computation · increment · tally · accumulate · aggregate · tabulate · summate · operator
more
Additional quantity
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
- additionalBeyond the existing amount
- addedIncluded as extra
excess · supplemental · augmented · expanded · extended · amplified · boosted · enhanced · greater · incremental
optimistic
Expecting positive results
- upbeatCheerfully optimistic
- affirmativeExpressing agreement or consent
- encouragingGiving confidence or hope
constructive · favorable · hopeful · promising · beneficial · advantageous · good · bright side · silver lining
pass
Move beyond or decline
- satisfactoryMeeting minimum requirements
- above averageBetter than the mean
- better thanExceeding in quality
exceeds · honor · merit · distinction · commendation
- arithmeticaddition, subtraction, multiplication, division, sum
- math operationsaddition, adding, subtraction, subtracting, multiplication
- additionsum, add, addend, addition, total
- calculator buttonsminus, equals, multiply, divide, percent
- clothing sizesXS, S, M, L, XL
- pros and conspros, cons, advantage, disadvantage, minuses
plusminus
Subtraction symbol
negative · subtract · subtraction · take away · deduct
- plus signMathematical addition indicator
- on the plus sideIntroducing a benefit
- plus or minusIndicates approximate range
- plus oneInvited person's companion
- plus sizeLarger clothing designation
- B plusAbove-average academic mark