PRO Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in professional

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.

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noun

as in fan

a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field She plays baseball like a pro.

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preposition

as in for

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Noun

While living by the beach has its pros, our country’s mountains are notoriously scenic, too. —

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024 In her seventh year as a pro, she’s become the most consistent force on the court and a scoring machine that routinely has opponents in peril. —

Shane Young, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 For some people, hiring pros is definitely worth the expense. —

Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024 The cast and their pros were revealed on Good Morning America Wednesday morning. —

Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pro

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