Pro

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -əʊ

From Latin prō ("on behalf of").

Full definition of pro

Noun

1. an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).What are the pros and cons of buying a car?

Synonyms

• advantage
• plus
• upside

Antonyms

• con
• disadvantage
• downside
• minus

Derived terms

• pros and cons

Preposition

1. In favor ofHe is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.

Antonyms

• anti

Derived terms

• pros and cons

• Shortened from professional.

Noun

1. a professional sportsman
2. (colloquial) professional someone who is very good at somethingWhen it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.

Derived terms

• pro-am

Shortening.

Noun

1. 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.

Anagrams

• POR
• RPO