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

  • (..) Yaay! All right! Long live the king! Long live the king! Long live the king! It's great that we'll soon be connected. With a king who'll be all-time adored. Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected To take certain duties on board The future is littered with prizes And though I'm the main addressee (..)
    1994 The Lion King
  • (..) Oh, really? ...And the baboons are going ape over this. What are you doing, son? Of course, the giraffes are acting like they're above it all... Pouncing. Let an old pro show you how it's done. ...The tick birds are pecking on the elephants. I told the elephants to forget it, but they can't... (..)
    1994 The Lion King