pro
Plural: pros
Noun
- An argument or reason in favor of something.
- an athlete who plays for pay
- an argument in favor of a proposal
- An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
- A person who supports a concept or principle.
- A professional sportsman.
- Professional.
- A prostitute.
- A proproctor.
- A chemical prophylaxis taken after sex to avoid contracting venereal disease.
Adjective
- in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
- "a pro vote"
Adverb
- in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
Prep
- In favor of.
Adj
- Professional.
Examples
- He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.
- He landed a pro mentorship gig.
- What are the pros and cons of buying a car?
- When debating a challenging play, I always list the pros and cons before committing.
- When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.
Origin / Etymology
From Late Middle English pro, from Latin prō (“on behalf of”).
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 5
pro: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordpro: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pro: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 6
pro: valid Words With Friends Word