pro

noun

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\ ˈprō

plural pros

Definition of pro

(Entry 1 of 7)

1 : an argument or evidence in affirmation an appraisal of the pros and cons

2 : the affirmative side or one holding it

pro

adverb

Definition of pro (Entry 2 of 7)

: on the affirmative side : in affirmation much has been written pro and con

pro

preposition

Definition of pro (Entry 3 of 7)

: in favor of : for

pro

noun or adjective

Definition of pro (Entry 4 of 7)

: professional

PRO

abbreviation

Definition of PRO (Entry 5 of 7)

public relations officer

pro-

prefix (1)

Definition of pro- (Entry 6 of 7)

1a : earlier than : prior to : before prothalamion

b : rudimentary : prot- pronucleus

c : precursory proinsulin

2a : located in front of or at the front of : anterior to procephalic

b : front : anterior prothorax

3 : projecting prognathous

pro-

prefix (2)

Definition of pro- (Entry 7 of 7)

1 : taking the place of : substituting for procathedral procaine

2 : favoring : supporting : championing pro-American

Examples of pro in a Sentence

Noun He is a pro when it comes to household repairs. She handled that tricky situation like an old pro.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The win represented Monson’s first national title and first win as a pro. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2022 Wilson has shown that the last several weeks, and his performance against the Buccaneers might have been his best all-around game as a pro. — Dennis Waszak Jr., courant.com, 3 Jan. 2022 His final assist was just the cherry atop one of his best games as a pro. — Omari Sankofa Ii, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2022 Ivan Castillo, who spent his first six years as a pro in Cleveland’s farm system before making his big-league debut with San Diego in 2021, has signed a minor-league deal with Kansas City. — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 11 Dec. 2021 The only thing that might keep Chicago hanging around is rookie quarterback Justin Fields, who is coming off his best game as a pro in a narrow loss to the Steelers. — Baltimore Sun Staff, baltimoresun.com, 19 Nov. 2021 Since signing with the Rams in November 2020, the third-year pro has made 42 of 45 field-goal attempts. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2021 The third-year pro has had a slightly lower rating twice this season, and the Cardinals lost both games to the Rams and Green Bay. — Larry Lage, ajc, 19 Dec. 2021 Previously, the third-year pro from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania had one carry for 4 yards for Jacksonville late last season. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 19 Dec. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb Junior defensive back Daxton Hill, a former five-star recruit, joined teammates Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo by voicing his intention to turn pro. — Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 7 Jan. 2022 Michigan outside linebacker David Ojabo announced his decision to turn pro. — San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2022 Before their first fight, Paul had access to plenty of videotape of Woodley, the former UFC champion who had 27 pro mixed martial arts fights. — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2021 From the San Jose Mercury News, the story on a Northern California teen turning pro. — Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2021 An attorney by trade, Barrie met many of her neighbors by taking on their immigration cases pro-bono or canvassing for at-large council member Will Jawando (D). — Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021 January 2010 - Announces his decision to skip his senior year at Florida and turn pro. — CNN, 17 Nov. 2021 The first taker, Paul Cohen, is played to deadpan perfection by Tony Goldwyn, while Jon Bernthal is a standout as Rick Macci, the colorful trainer who helped Venus turn pro. — Andrew Lawrence, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2021 Henderson also sounded like a player who plans to be turning pro next year and not playing in this rivalry again. — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Preposition That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016. — Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun or adjective The second-year pro tore his Achilles tendon shortly before training camp, but made an exceptionally quick recovery. — Greg Beacham, ajc, 10 Jan. 2022 My cousin Kent, a ski pro who lives in Calgary, insists that Canmore, which is largely free of touristy kerfuffle, beats those more famous spots as a place to stay. — Bert Archer, WSJ, 7 Jan. 2022 The rookie is coming off his best game (28 carries, 188 yards) as a pro on Monday night against the Cleveland Browns. — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 6 Jan. 2022 The 6-foot-3 Tyler Johnson, a 29-year-old eighth-year pro, has appeared in 351 career games, with 78 starts, for Miami, Phoenix, Brooklyn and Philadelphia. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Jan. 2022 Entering this week, the second-year pro has been on the field for 49% of the defensive snaps, and the extended time Khalil Mack has missed has afforded Gipson more opportunities. — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 3 Jan. 2022 During the 1970s, Randele worked as an assistant golf pro, giving lessons at a country club outside Boston and later becoming its manager. — John Seewer And Jennifer Mcdermott, oregonlive, 2 Jan. 2022 Ed Brune, a tennis pro who helmed the Indianapolis Racquet Club for 52 years, died in April after suffering a health issue while on an evening bike ride. — Johnny Magdaleno, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2022 Almost everyone onstage is an old pro, with a very identifiable personal brand that verges on self-parody. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2022

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