pro
16 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
pros
plural
pros
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRO
[count]
1
:
an argument for something
:
a reason to do something
— usually plural
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Make a list of the pros and a list of the cons and then compare them.
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The pros outweigh the cons. [=there are more advantages than disadvantages]
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Congress weighed the pros and cons of the new tax plan. [=the arguments for and against the new tax plan]
2
:
a person who supports or is in favor of something
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When the new law was proposed, we began hearing arguments from both the pros and the cons. [=from the people who supported it and the people who opposed it]
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compare 3pro
2
pro
/ˈproʊ/
adverb
2
pro
/ˈproʊ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRO
:
in favor of something
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Much was written pro and con about the law. [=both for and against the law]
3
pro
/ˈproʊ/
noun
plural
pros
3
pro
/ˈproʊ/
noun
plural
pros
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRO
[count]
1
:
someone who is paid to participate in a sport or activity
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professional
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tennis/golf pros
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He just turned pro this year. [=he just became a professional this year]
2
:
someone who has a lot of experience or skill in a particular job or activity
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He is a pro when it comes to household repairs.
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She handled that tricky situation like an old pro.
the pros
US, somewhat informal
:
the professional level of competition in a sport
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He is playing in the pros now.
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compare 1pro
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pro
/ˈproʊ/
adjective
4
pro
/ˈproʊ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRO
always used before a noun
1
2
:
done by people who are paid to play or compete in a sport or activity
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professional
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pro football/basketball
