pro

Definition

  • noun: an argument for something
  • noun: an argument or evidence in affirmation
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: professional, professional, plus

Examples

  • 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]

  • Congress weighed the 'pros and cons' of the new tax plan. [=the arguments for and against the new tax plan]

  • The governor has taken a 'pro-choice' position. = The governor is 'pro-choice'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) The question is, how do we pay for it? But the question is, how do we pay for it? Alex: It's not even in the vicinity of what we agreed on. No! This is not a quid pro quo. This is "You do what I say when I say it or you suffer the consequences." Uh, it's beyond bedti... Penny, y-you need to (..)
    2016 TvShow: Designated Survivor Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1