Pro
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -əʊ
Origin 1
From Latin prÅ ("on behalf of").
Full definition of pro
Noun
pro
(plural pros)- an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).What are the pros and cons of buying a car?
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Preposition
- In favor ofHe is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.
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Origin 2
- Shortened from professional.
Noun
pro
(plural pros)- a professional sportsman
- (colloquial) professional someone who is very good at somethingWhen it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.
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Origin 3
Shortening.
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pro
(plural pros)- A prostitute.
- 1974, "Fynn" (Sydney Hopkins), Mister God, This Is AnnaMillie was one of the dozen or so pros who had a house at the top of the street.