the use of the word plus in spoken/informal English
the use of the word plus in spoken/informal English

using the word "plus" in day-to-day English is natural or not ?. In spoekn/informal English, can I use plus as a replacement for the word "and" because sometime I overuse the word "and" so want a replacement for it.

1) He's been studying hard for exams. Plus he's been working in a bar at night.

2) we have the time, plus we have the money

Question

the use of the word plus in spoken/informal English
the use of the word plus in spoken/informal English

using the word "plus" in day-to-day English is natural or not ?. In spoekn/informal English, can I use plus as a replacement for the word "and" because sometime I overuse the word "and" so want a replacement for it.

1) He's been studying hard for exams. Plus he's been working in a bar at night.

2) we have the time, plus we have the money

Answer

Yes this is common,everyday kind of speech.But you should not use it in a written exam situation.

Answer

Yes, in America people will use "plus" exactly as you used it. It is informal.