noun
pro
proh
noun
1
A point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons."
"Let's weigh the pros and cons before deciding."
2
Short for "professional," especially someone who plays a sport or does a job for a living rather than as an amateur.
"She turned pro after winning the junior championship."
adj
1
Professional; done to a high, expert standard.
"He edits videos like a pro."
prep
1
In favor of; supporting.
"He's generally pro renewable energy."
How to Use Pro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a point in favor of something, or short for "professional."
Common pairings
pros and cons
turn pro
like a pro
Word Forms
more pro comparative, pros plural, pros plural, pros plural, pros plural, pros plural, Pros plural, most pro superlative
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Etymology
From Latin pro, meaning "on behalf of" or "in favor of."