plus
8 synonyms and 4 antonyms for plus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Prep — Added to; with the addition of.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use plus
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin "plūs", meaning "more".
Full origin of plus →Frequently asked questions
What does “plus” mean?
The word “plus” means added to; with the addition of. In plain terms, added to, or an extra advantage/positive point.
How do you pronounce “plus”?
“Plus” is pronounced PLUHS (/ˈplʌs/ in IPA).
How do you use “plus” in a sentence?
Here is “plus” used in a sentence: “Two plus two equals four.”
What is another word for “plus”?
Words with a similar meaning to “plus” include and, being positive rather than negative and zero.
What is the opposite of “plus”?
The opposite of “plus” — its antonyms — are minus, negative, bad and disadvantageous.
What part of speech is “plus”?
Depending on how it is used, “plus” can be a preposition, a conjunction, an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “plus” come from?
The word “plus” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin "plūs", meaning "more".
Is “plus” a common word?
“Plus” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between 'plus' and 'and'?
'And' simply joins two things together. 'Plus' adds them, keeping a sense of quantity or accumulation, as in 'three plus four'. In casual speech people also use 'plus' to mean 'and also' when adding a further point: 'It's cheap, plus it's fast.' In careful writing, 'and' remains the standard connector.
What is the opposite of 'plus'?
The opposite is 'minus', which means taking away or subtracting rather than adding. In maths, 'five plus two' gives seven while 'five minus two' gives three. More loosely, 'plus' suggests a positive or extra element, so 'minus' can also mean lacking something, as in 'a house minus its roof'.
Is 'plus' a preposition or a conjunction?
Traditionally 'plus' is a preposition meaning 'added to', as in 'two plus two'. In modern informal English it also works as a conjunction to introduce an extra point, as in 'Plus, I'm tired.' Some careful writers avoid starting a sentence with it, but the usage is now very common.