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con1 definition

con (kän)

adverb

against; in opposition to argue a matter pro and con

Etymology: contr. < L contra, against

noun

a reason, vote, position, etc. in opposition
con2 definition

con (kän)

transitive verb conned, conning con′·ning

to peruse carefully; study; fix in the memory

Etymology: ME connen, to be able < OE cunnan: see can

con3 definition

con (kän)

transitive verb, noun conned, conning con′·ning

conn
con4 definition

☆ con (kän)

adjective

Slang confidence a con man

transitive verb conned, conning con′·ning

  1. to swindle (a victim) by first gaining the person's confidence
  2. to trick or fool, esp. by glib persuasion

noun

Slang the act or an instance of conning; swindle; trick
con5 definition

☆ con (kän)

noun

Slang convict
con6 definition

con

  1. consolidated
  2. consul
  3. continued

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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