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

  • (..) ... was outside of Caesars in '. He came... ...he grabbed... ...they conquered. But what am I saying? You guys are pros. The best. I'm sure you can make it out of the casino. Of course, lest we forget... ...once you're out, you're still in the middle of the fucking desert! (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven