Pro — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Pro

Pro (noun)

an argument or evidence in affirmation
the affirmative side or one holding it

Pro (adverb)

on the affirmative side, in affirmation

Pro (preposition)

in favor of, for

Pro (noun or adjective)

professional

Pro (abbreviation)

public relations officer

Pro (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge

"All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders."
"He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer."

similar: expert, professional, technicalized, specialist, specialized, technical, accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, proficient, qualified, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran, educated, prepared, schooled, trained, authoritative, directorial, magisterial

opposite: inexpert, lay, nonprofessional, unprofessional, general, nontechnical, untechnical, common, generalized, generic, nonexclusive, nonspecific, ordinary, overall, universal

Pro (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

"She plays baseball like a pro."

similar: professional, consultant, hired gun, specialist, addict, aficionado, buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan, craftsman, journeyman, all-rounder (British), jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man, ace, adept, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack, dab (chiefly British), dab hand (chiefly British), expert, fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven, meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard

opposite: apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice, dabbler, dilettante, layman, nonprofessional, amateur, inexpert, nonexpert

Pro (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

as in for

similar: for

opposite: against, agin (dialect), anti, contra, athwart, contrary to, versus, with

Related Entry: Pro bono (adjective)

Pro bono is a different word from Pro. The synonyms below are for pro bono, not for pro.

involving or doing legal work at no cost to the client

"pro bono work"
"a pro bono case"

similar: nominal, complimentary, costless, free, gratis, gratuitous, bestowed, donated, given, discretionary, freewill, optional, voluntary, honorary, uncompensated, unpaid

opposite: paid, costly, dear, expensive, high

Related Entry: Quid pro quo (noun)

Quid pro quo is a different word from Pro. The synonyms below are for quid pro quo, not for pro.

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

"in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved"

similar: back-and-forth, barter, commutation, dicker, exchange, swap, trade, trade-off, truck

related: replacement, substitution, reciprocation, recompense, requital, bargain, deal, horse trade, negotiation, transaction, bargaining, dealing, dickering, haggling, horse trading, logrolling

Related Entry: Quid pro quos (noun)

Quid pro quos is a different word from Pro. The synonyms below are for quid pro quos, not for pro.

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another

"in politics nobody does something for nothing: there's always a quid pro quo involved"

similar: back-and-forths, barters, commutations, dickers, exchanges, swaps, trade-offs, trades, trucks

related: replacements, substitutions, reciprocations, recompenses, requitals, bargains, deals, horse trades, negotiations, transactions, dealings, logrollings

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pro

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pro:

Chiefly British: dab, dab hand

British: all-rounder

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pro

Words with the opposite meaning of Pro:

Word Forms of Pro

Inflections: pros

Origin & Etymology of Pro

Middle English, from Latin, preposition, for for

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Pro

pro-, pros, pro-am

Frequently Asked Questions about Pro

What does "Pro" mean?

"Pro" means an argument or evidence in affirmation. As an a noun, an adverb, a preposition, a noun or adjective, an abbreviation and an adjective, it is defined as: an argument or evidence in affirmation. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pro"?

Other words for "Pro" include expert, professional, technicalized, specialist, specialized, technical, accomplished and ace. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pro" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pro"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pro". Common alternatives include expert, professional, technicalized, specialist, specialized, technical, accomplished, ace, adept and experienced.

What is the opposite of "Pro"?

Antonyms of "Pro" include inexpert, lay, nonprofessional, unprofessional, general, nontechnical, untechnical and common.

How do you use "Pro" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pro" in a sentence: "All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders."; "He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer."; "She plays baseball like a pro.".

Is "Pro" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pro" can be used as a noun, an adverb, a preposition, a noun or adjective, an abbreviation and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Pro"?

"Pro" is pronounced /ˈprō/.

What is the origin of the word "Pro"?

"Pro" comes from Middle English, from Latin, preposition, for for. First known use: 15th century.