pro Synonyms
Another word for pro
• noun (Context 1)
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, as a paid profession rather than as a pastime; a professional.
"She turned professional immediately after graduating and quickly rose through the tennis rankings."
• noun (Context 2)
A person who is highly skilled, experienced, or competent in a particular field or activity.
"When it comes to restoring vintage mechanical watches, the shop owner is a true professional."
• noun (Context 3)
An advantage, benefit, or argument in favor of something (usually used in the plural in the phrase 'pros and cons').
"We carefully weighed the pros and cons of relocating to a smaller town before making our final decision."
• adjective (Context 4)
Engaged in an activity, particularly sports, as a paid occupation rather than as an amateur; professional.
"After winning the national collegiate championship, he decided to join a professional basketball league."
• adjective (Context 5)
In favor of or supporting a particular proposal, person, or ideology.
"The committee remained largely supportive on the question of expanding public transit."
• adverb (Context 6)
On the affirmative side; in favor of a proposition or argument (usually used in the phrase 'pro and con').
"The council members argued the municipal zoning proposal for and con for nearly three hours."
• preposition (Context 7)
In favor of; supporting.
"Most of the voters interviewed were strongly for the new environmental initiative."
Opposites of pro
The opposite of pro shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: