pro
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
Noun 4 meanings
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
“What are the pros and cons of buying a car?”
A person who supports a concept or principle.
A professional sportsman.
Professional.
“When it comes to DIY, he's a real pro.”
Preposition 1 meaning
In favor of.
“He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum.”
Adjective 1 meaning
Professional.
“He landed a pro mentorship gig.”
Etymology
From Late Middle English pro, from Latin prō (“on behalf of”).
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PRO at a glance
PRO has 3 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (P 3 + R 1 + O 1) and 6 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,193 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with pro
All rhymes- REPRO7
- APPRO9
- IMPRO9
- SEMIPRO11
- ASPRO7
- SUPERPRO12
- SANPRO8
One letter away
- PRE5
- BRO5
- POO5
- FRO6
- PRY8
- PHO8
- ARO3
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