con definition 
con (kän)
adverb
against; in opposition: to argue a matter pro and con
Origin: contr. < L contra, against
noun
a reason, vote, position, etc. in opposition
con (kän)
☆ con (kän)
adjective
transitive verb conned, conning con′·ning
- to swindle (a victim) by first gaining the person's confidence
- to trick or fool, esp. by glib persuasion
noun
Slang the act or an instance of conning; swindle; trick
☆ con (kän)
noun
Slang convict
con
- consolidated
- consul
- continued
con 1 (kŏn)
adverb In opposition or disagreement; against: debated the issue pro and con.
noun- An argument or opinion against something.
- One who holds an opposing opinion or view.
Origin: Short for contra.
con 2 (kŏn)
transitive verb conned conned, conning con·ning, cons cons- To study, peruse, or examine carefully.
- To learn or commit to memory.
Origin: Middle English connen, to know, from Old English cunnan; see gnō- in Indo-European roots.
Related Forms:
- conˈner noun
con 3 or conn (kŏn) Nautical
transitive verb conned conned, conning con·ning, cons cons or conns To direct the steering or course of (a vessel).
noun- The station or post of the person who steers a vessel.
- The act or process of steering a vessel.
Origin: From cond, from Middle English conduen, from Old French conduire, from Latin condūcere, to lead together; see conduce .
con 4 (kŏn) Slang
transitive verb conned conned, conning con·ning, cons cons To swindle (a victim) by first winning his or her confidence; dupe.
noun A swindle.
adjective Of, relating to, or involving a swindle or fraud: a con artist; a con job.
Origin: Short for confidence.
con 5 (kŏn)
nounSlang
A convict.
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