pro — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).

   Synonyms

   advantageplusupside

   Antonyms

   condisadvantagedownsideminus

   Examples

   What are the pros and cons of buying a car?

2. A person who supports a concept or principle.

   Antonyms

   anti

Preposition

1. In favor of.

   Antonyms

   anti

   Examples

   He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.

Noun

1. A professional sportsman.

2. Professional.

   Usage

   • Colloquial

   Examples

   When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.

Adjective

1. Professional.

   Examples

   He landed a pro mentorship gig.

Noun

1. A prostitute.

   Usage

   • Slang

   Examples

   1974, "Fynn" (Sydney Hopkins), Mister God, This Is Anna Millie was one of the dozen or so pros who had a house at the top of the street.

Noun

1. A proproctor.

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Archaic
   • Slang

Noun

1. A chemical prophylaxis taken after sex to avoid contracting venereal disease.

   Usage

   • Historical
   • Slang

   Related words

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Adjective

1. in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

   Antonyms

   anti

   Examples

   a pro vote

Noun

1. an athlete who plays for pay

   Synonyms

   professional

   Broader terms

   athletejock

2. an argument in favor of a proposal

   Antonyms

   con

   Broader terms

   argumentstatement

Adverb

1. in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.

   Antonyms

   con