pro

The word “pro” means a point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons.". In plain terms, either a point in favor of something, or short for "professional.".

“Pro” is pronounced proh (/pɹoʊ/ in IPA).

Here is “pro” used in a sentence: “Let's weigh the pros and cons before deciding.”

Depending on how it is used, “pro” can be a noun, an adjective and a preposition.

The word “pro” comes from Latin. From Latin pro, meaning "on behalf of" or "in favor of.".

“Pro” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Pro” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a point or reason in favor of something, usually discussed alongside its "cons.".

A pro is a point in favour of something — a benefit or advantage. A con is a point against it — a drawback or disadvantage. People weigh the pros and cons together to decide whether the advantages of a choice outweigh its downsides before making up their minds.

In this sense, the opposite of a pro is a 'con' — a reason against something. The pair comes from Latin, where 'pro' means 'for' and 'con' (from contra) means 'against'. Listing pros and cons simply means setting the reasons for beside the reasons against.

If you are deciding whether to buy an electric car, the pros might include lower running costs, quieter driving, and fewer emissions. Each is a point in its favour. The cons — such as a higher purchase price or charging time — would be weighed against them.

Yes. Apart from a point in favour, 'pro' is a common short form of 'professional', meaning an expert or someone paid for their skill, as in a golf pro. As a prefix, 'pro-' also means 'in support of', as in pro-democracy. Context makes the intended sense clear.