Synonyms for

Plus

Verb / plʌs / Another word for plus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to show that one number or amount is being added to another

Synonyms & similar words

asset liability positive summation minus addition addition sum total extra more additional further positive advantageous beneficial profitable useful valuable good gainful helpful advantage asset pro

Synonyms by register

Formal

addition increase gain benefit

Informal

and also on top of that with

Literary

added furthermore moreover

Antonyms

minus less subtract decrease negative shortfall

Common collocations

  • plus point
  • plus side
  • plus factor
  • plus mark
  • plus four
  • plus size
  • plus one

Word family

noun plus
adjective positive
adverb plussing

Usage note

As a preposition, 'plus' often implies an addition or accompaniment. It can also be used informally to mean 'and' or 'in addition to'.

Example sentences

  1. I have five pencils plus two more.
  2. He has ten dollars plus fifty cents.
  3. She has three cats plus one dog.
  4. The cake has five layers plus some frosting.
  5. The shirt costs ten dollars plus tax.

Quotes

  • Life is like a camera, focus on the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot. Plus, add a little 'plus' to everything you do. -Unknown
  • I'm a big believer in starting with high standards and raising them. We make progress only when we push ourselves to the highest level. Plus, the boost of confidence from achieving something like that is phenomenal. -John Lasseter
  • I never thought I'd be that girl who gets up early to go to the gym. But now I'm that girl. Plus, I feel so good after my workout, it's worth it. -Khloe Kardashian

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