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
adverbDefinition of pro (Entry 2 of 7)
: on the affirmative side : in affirmation
much has been written pro and con
pro
prepositionDefinition of pro (Entry 3 of 7)
: in favor of : for
Definition of pro (Entry 4 of 7)
PRO
abbreviationDefinition 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
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The first known use of pro was in the 15th century
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