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Pro

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Table of contents

1 English

1.1 Noun

1.1.1 Related terms

1.2 Etymology
1.3 Noun

1.3.1 Related terms

1.4 Etymology
1.5 Noun

English

Noun

pro (plural pros)

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

Related terms

pros and cons

Etymology

Shortened from professional.

Noun

pro (plural pros)

A professional sportsman.
(colloquial) Someone who is very good at something.
When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.

Related terms

pro-am

Etymology

Shortened from prostitute.

Noun

pro (plural pros)

(slang) A prostitute.

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WordNet Definitions

The noun "pro" has two senses:

pro

The adjective "pro" has one sense:

The adverb "pro" has one sense:

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