pro

nounprepositionnounadjectivenounnounnouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//pɹəʊ//
United States//pɹoʊ//

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

noun

1
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
What are the pros and cons of buying a car?
2
A person who supports a concept or principle.

Etymology

From Late Middle English pro, from Latin prō (“on behalf of”).

preposition

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

noun

1
A professional sportsman.
2
Professional.
When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.

Etymology

Clipping of professional.

adjective

1
Professional.
He landed a pro mentorship gig.

noun

1
slangA prostitute.
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.

Etymology

Clipping of prostitute.

noun

1
archaicA proproctor.

Etymology

Clipping of proproctor.

noun

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

Etymology

Clipping of prophylaxis.

Forms

plural: pros
comparative: more pro
superlative: most pro

Priya · A female given name from India. A common Hindu female name…prize · That which is taken from another; something captured; a thing…prized · Highly valued, cherished.

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

Pro · A surname from Spanish.PRO · A theoretical phonologically null pronoun probability · The state of being probable.

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