Definition of PRO

pro

Meanings

Plural: pros

Noun

  • an athlete who plays for pay
  • an argument in favor of a proposal
  • An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
  • A person who supports a concept or principle.
  • A professional sportsman.
  • Professional.
  • A prostitute.
  • A proproctor.
  • A chemical prophylaxis taken after sex to avoid contracting venereal disease.

Adjective

  • in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
    • "a pro vote"

Adverb

  • in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.

Prep

  • In favor of.

Adj

  • Professional.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Middle English pro, from Latin prō (“on behalf of”).

Scrabble Score: 5

pro is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pro is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pro is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

pro is a valid Words With Friends word