A+

noun

An academic grade issued by certain educational institutions. Slightly better than an A.

“I give this novel an A+.”

Meanings

nounA+ (plural A+'s)

plural A+'s

  1. An academic grade issued by certain educational institutions. Slightly better than an A.

    Synonyms: A plus

  2. slangThe highest possible rating.

    I give this novel an A+.

    Synonyms: A plus

  3. ball gamesSingle A advanced league.
adjectiveA+ (comparative more A+, superlative most A+)

comparative more A+ · superlative most A+

  1. slangSynonym of A-plus (“excellent, outstanding”).

    Featuring a foldover design and made with water-repellent fabric, this bb has all the perks you'd expect from an A+ travel crossbody—a secure front pocket!

    2026 April 8, Megan Uy, “12 Best Crossbody Bags for Travel That’ll Hold All Your Stuff Without Messing Up Your Vacay Outfit”, in Cosmopolitan
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    This is a girl who got tickets to a cool thing because her dad is a celeb, and frankly, it's what we love to see. That's A-plus dadding right there. Use your fame to indulge your daughter's hobbies or why even be famous? [see title]

    2024 February 13, Elizabeth Logan, “Channing Tatum Brought His Daughter Everly to an Anime Premiere Like the A+ Dad He Is”, in Glamour

    Synonyms: first-rate, ace, admirable, amazing, awe-inspiring, awesome, badass, broyal

proper noun
  1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of Atheism Plus.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn academic grade issued by certain educational institutions. Slightly better than an A.

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nounThe highest possible rating.

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APA

A+. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/A%2B

MLA

“A+.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/A%2B. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “A+,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/A%2B.

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