Pronunciation: [plˈʌs] (IPA) 
The word "plus" is spelled with a P, L, U, S. The IPA phonetic transcription for "plus" is /plʌs/. The first sound is a voiceless bilabial plosive /p/, followed by a short vowel /ʌ/, which is an open-mid back unrounded vowel. The final sound is an unvoiced alveolar fricative /s/. This is one of the most commonly used words that is used in the English language, and it denotes the addition of something or someone to a group, number or event.
Plus is a versatile word used as a conjunction, preposition, noun, verb or adjective in English. As a conjunction, it conveys addition, indicating that something is added or combined with another thing or group of things. It denotes the concept of an increase or augmenting of something. For example, "2 plus 2 equals 4" or "Alice, plus her three friends, went to the movies."
As a preposition, plus describes the relationship of being in addition to something or someone. It signifies that an additional element or quantity is being included. For instance, "He ordered a burger, plus fries and a drink."
When used as a noun, plus refers to a positive or advantageous aspect or quality of something. It is also used to denote a surplus or an advantage. An example would be, "The job's flexibility is a plus for me."
As a verb, plus means to increase or add something to a total or a specific number. For instance, "Plus 5 to the current score."
Lastly, as an adjective, plus signifies being positive, favorable, or advantageous. It can also indicate an additional quality or feature. For example, "The plus side of the new software is its user-friendly interface."
Overall, the word plus encompasses the notions of addition, increased value, positive aspects, and additional elements, allowing for a wide variety of contexts in which it can be utilized.
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• In alg. or arith., the sign (+) set between numbers or quantities, signifying that they are to be added together.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "plus" originated from the Latin word "plūs", which means "more". It has the same meaning in several Indo-European languages like French ("plus"), Spanish ("más"), and Italian ("più"). The Latin term ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root "*pleos", which conveys the concept of "fullness" or "abundance". The word "plus" has been used in English since the late 14th century.
