pro

Pluralpros

1. 1
   expertnouncolloquialcountable

   Someone paid to do something as their job, especially a sport, or anyone very good at something.

   Don't worry, the plumber is a pro and will fix it fast.

   After years of cooking for the family, Mom is a pro in the kitchen.

   UsageSay someone did it like a pro.

   Similarprofessional, expert, veteran, master, ace

   Oppositeamateur, novice, beginner

2. 2
   in favorpreposition

   In favor of something, or supporting it.

   Dad is pro camping, but Mom would rather stay in a hotel.

   Most of my friends are pro recycling, but a few think it's a waste of time.

   UsagePut it before a noun: pro recycling means for recycling.

   Similarfor

   Oppositeanti

   Note
3. 3
   advantagenouncountable

   A good point about something, often listed next to its bad points.

   One pro of this phone is its long battery life.

   Let's write down the pros and cons before we choose a school.

   UsageSay pros and cons, in that order.

   Similaradvantage, plus, upside

   Oppositecon, disadvantage, downside, minus

   Note
4. 4
   not amateuradjective

   Working or done as a paid job, or as good as a paid expert's work.

   My brother wants to play pro basketball one day.

   This camera has pro features, but it is still easy to use.

   Similarprofessional

   Oppositeamateur

5. 5
   in favornouncountable

   A person who agrees with and supports an idea.

   The pros and antis sat on opposite sides at the park meeting.

   The pros cheered and the antis groaned when the park plan passed.

   UsageOften said as pros and antis.

   Similarsupporter, advocate, proponent

   Oppositeanti

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