Pluses: meaning, definitions and examples
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pluses
[ ˈplʌsɪz ]
positive aspects
Pluses are the positive aspects or advantages of a situation, decision, or action. They are the favorable or beneficial elements that contribute to the success or desirability of something.
Synonyms
advantages, benefits, positives.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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pluses |
A casual way to mention positive aspects, often used in less formal conversations or when listing pros.
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advantages |
Use when comparing between two or more options to highlight favorable conditions or circumstances.
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benefits |
Use when referring to any positive aspects or perks that come with something, often used in the context of employment or health.
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positives |
Use when emphasizing the lighter or more optimistic side of a situation, especially when trying to maintain a positive outlook.
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Examples of usage
- Let's focus on the pluses of this plan before we discuss the potential drawbacks.
- One of the pluses of living in the city is easy access to public transportation.
- She highlighted the pluses of joining the new project during the meeting.
adding or summing up
In mathematics, pluses are the symbols used to indicate addition or the act of summing up two or more numbers.
Synonyms
addition signs, plus signs.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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pluses |
Use when referring to advantages or positive aspects.
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addition signs |
Applicable in mathematical contexts to denote the symbol used for addition.
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plus signs |
Commonly used in both mathematical contexts and also informal contexts to indicate something positive or additional.
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Examples of usage
- Please use pluses to add up the total amount.
- The formula requires you to use pluses to calculate the final result.
Translations
Translations of the word "pluses" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vantagens
🇮🇳 फायदे
🇩🇪 Vorteile
🇮🇩 keuntungan
🇺🇦 переваги
🇵🇱 zalety
🇯🇵 利点
🇫🇷 avantages
🇪🇸 ventajas
🇹🇷 avantajlar
🇰🇷 장점
🇸🇦 مزايا
🇨🇿 výhody
🇸🇰 výhody
🇨🇳 优点
🇸🇮 prednosti
🇮🇸 kostir
🇰🇿 артықшылықтар
🇬🇪 უპირატესობები
🇦🇿 üstünlüklər
🇲🇽 ventajas
Etymology
The word 'pluses' originated as a colloquial abbreviation of 'pluses and minuses' in the mid-20th century. It gained popularity as a casual way to refer to the positive aspects or advantages of a situation. Over time, 'pluses' became widely used in informal contexts, especially in discussions about pros and cons. The term is now commonly understood as a way to highlight the benefits or favorable elements of a subject.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,041 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 32038 constrictive
- 32039 contextualize
- 32040 cuboid
- 32041 pluses
- 32042 gruelling
- 32043 shallowest
- 32044 ineluctable
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