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pluses

 

[ ˈplʌsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
pluses

A casual way to mention positive aspects, often used in less formal conversations or when listing pros.

  • Living close to work has its pluses
  • One of the pluses of this phone is its long battery life
advantages

Use when comparing between two or more options to highlight favorable conditions or circumstances.

  • One of the main advantages of living in the city is having access to public transportation
  • Online learning has many advantages over traditional classroom settings
benefits

Use when referring to any positive aspects or perks that come with something, often used in the context of employment or health.

  • Regular exercise has numerous health benefits
  • The job comes with several benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan
positives

Use when emphasizing the lighter or more optimistic side of a situation, especially when trying to maintain a positive outlook.

  • Despite the challenges, there are many positives to remote work
  • Always look at the positives in every situation

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
pluses

Use when referring to advantages or positive aspects.

  • One of the pluses of living in the city is having access to cultural events.
addition signs

Applicable in mathematical contexts to denote the symbol used for addition.

  • The teacher explained how to use addition signs to solve simple problems.
plus signs

Commonly used in both mathematical contexts and also informal contexts to indicate something positive or additional.

  • Please note the plus signs in the equation.
  • Eating lots of vegetables is a big plus for your health.

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.