Meaning & use
pro
A professional, especially in sport or a skilled occupation; informally, an expert at something.
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After years of practice, she finally turned pro as a tennis player.
He's a real pro when it comes to fixing old motorcycles.
A note on using this word
Pro is also shorthand for 'advantage' in the phrase 'pros and cons,' listing benefits versus drawbacks.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
amateur
Another way to use it
2. noun
An argument or reason in favor of something, usually paired with 'con.'
We weighed the pros and cons before deciding to move abroad.
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