I. ˈprō noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, preposition, for — more at for
1. : the arguments or evidence favoring a statement, proposition, or position
2. : the affirmative position or one holding it : the affirmative side — opposed to con
weighing the pros and cons
II. adjective
Etymology: pro-
: taking the affirmative side : favoring — opposed to con
considered the pro and con arguments
III. adverb
Etymology: pro-
: on the affirmative side : in favor : favorably — opposed to con
much has been written on the subject pro and con
IV. preposition
Etymology: Latin
: in favor of : on the supporting or affirmative side of : for — opposed to con
advanced arguments pro and con the proposal
V. noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: professional
a golf pro
VI. adjective
Etymology: by shortening
: professional
a pro athlete
VII. noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: prophylactic
VIII. abbreviation
1. progressive
2. pronoun
3. provost