+1

Pronunciation: /plʌs wʌn/

Definitions of +1

noun a symbol used to indicate an increase by one

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy one more ticket, so I will be +1 for the concert.

A2 She always tries to be +1 in every game we play.

B1 The team is currently +1 in the standings after their latest win.

B2 Being +1 in the competition motivates me to work harder.

C1 His dedication to always be +1 in his work has earned him a promotion.

C2 The company's goal is to always be +1 in innovation and technology.

adjective used to describe an increase by one

Example Sentences

A1 I have +1 pencil in my bag.

A2 She received +1 invitation to the party.

B1 He bought +1 new car last week.

B2 They won +1 award for their performance.

C1 The company achieved +1 million in sales this quarter.

C2 The team scored +1 goal in the final minutes of the game.

Examples of +1 in a Sentence

formal The committee voted +1 in favor of the new policy.

informal I'll give that movie a +1, it was really good.

slang That outfit is definitely a +1, you look amazing!

figurative His determination to succeed is a +1 in his quest for greatness.

Grammatical Forms of +1

• past tense: +1ed
• plural: +1s
• comparative: more +1
• superlative: most +1
• present tense: +1
• future tense: will +1
• perfect tense: have +1ed
• continuous tense: is +1ing
• singular: +1
• positive degree: +1
• infinitive: to +1
• gerund: +1ing
• participle: +1ed

Origin and Evolution of +1

First Known Use: 2005 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term +1 originated from the world of online forums and social media, where users would use it to indicate agreement or approval with a previous comment or post.

Evolution of the word: Over time, +1 has become widely used in online communication to show support or agreement with something someone else has said or posted. It has also been adapted into other languages and platforms, such as social media networks and messaging apps.