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pro.

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

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/pɹoʊ/General-American
  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.

Where this word comes from

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

prep/pɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/pɹoʊ/General-American
  1. In favor of.

    He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.
Where this word comes from

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

noun/pɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/pɹoʊ/General-American
  1. A professional sportsman.

  2. Professional.

    colloquial
    When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of professional.

adj/pɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/pɹoʊ/General-American
  1. Professional.

    He landed a pro mentorship gig.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of professional.

noun/pɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/pɹoʊ/General-American
  1. A prostitute.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of prostitute.

noun/pɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/pɹoʊ/General-American
  1. A proproctor.

    UK · archaic · slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of proproctor.

noun/pɹəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/pɹoʊ/General-American
  1. A chemical prophylaxis taken after sex to avoid contracting venereal disease.

    historical · slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of prophylaxis.

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