pro

[[t]pro͟ʊ[/t]]

pros

1) N-COUNT A pro is a professional. [INFORMAL]

In the professional theater, there is a tremendous need to prove that you're a pro...

I have enjoyed playing with some of the top pros from Europe and America.

Syn:

professional

Ant:

amateur

2) ADJ: ADJ n A pro player is a professional sportsman or woman. You can also use pro to refer to sports that are played by professional sportsmen or women. [AM]

...a former college and pro basketball player...

Corsin played pro football for nine years.

3) PREP If you are pro a particular course of action or belief, you agree with it or support it. [mainly BRIT]

They're still very pro the Communist party.

Syn:

for

Ant:

against

4) PHRASE: PHR after v, oft PHR of -ing/n The pros and cons of something are its advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision.

They sat for hours debating the pros and cons of setting up their own firm...

Motherhood has both its pros and cons.