pro
Translation
pro, professional, advantage
Examples
He is a real pro at his job.
He is a real pro at his job.
Let's discuss the pros and cons.
Let's discuss the pros and cons.
Grammar Patterns
a pro ((at sth.)) an expert at something She's a pro at fixing computers.
the pros and cons the advantages and disadvantages We weighed the pros and cons before deciding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expert, professional; Antonyms: amateur, con (disadvantage)
Etymology
Short for 'professional'. The 'pro' in 'pros and cons' comes from Latin, meaning 'for'.
Memory Tips
'Pro' is the short, cool way to say 'professional'. For 'pros and cons', think 'pro' = for (positive) and 'con' = against (negative).