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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, 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, con′·ning

conn

con4 Definition

☆ con (kän)

adjective

Slang confidence a con man

transitive verb conned, 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

con Synonyms

con

modif.

against, conversely, opposed to, in opposition; see against 3.

con* Synonyms

con*

n.

swindle, confidence, game, fraud, scam*; see also deception 1, dishonesty, trick 1.

con* Synonyms

con*

v.

cheat, dupe, mislead; see deceive.

con Usage Examples

Object

  • tower: Shot is bang on the wreck, on the edge of the conning tower, opposite side to the picture below.
  • referee: Television replays proved that no contact had been made, but the Rumanian's play acting conned the referee into a dismissal.

Converse of object

  • outweigh: The pros probably outweigh the cons in terms of what it will do for her socially.
  • pass: The motion was passed nem. con Some clearance work had been done in the Vicarage Garden by the tenants.

Adjective modifier

  • nem.: The motion was passed nem. con Some clearance work had been done in the Vicarage Garden by the tenants.
  • mod: Neat little freehold, three stories, service lift, all mod cons.
  • ex: Girls purple bike, 24 " wheels, 18 gears, ex con, suit ages 8 - 12 years. £ 30.
  • usual: Accommodation includes twin rooms, excellent kitchen, living area and bathrooms with all the usual mod cons.

Modifies a noun

  • carne: The origins of chili, or chili con carne, are, well, lost in the mists of time.
  • moto: Learn what all those Allegro con moto things mean.
  • brio: Like everything else, he did it con brio, often with hair-raising bravado.
  • leche: After café con leche and something to eat we drove into the village of Riglos.
  • rod: Machine the OD to fit the con rod including extra diameter for the press fit.
  • ella: I relate these general themes to Pedro Almodóvar's Hable con ella [ Talk to Her ] ( 2002 ).

Noun used with modifier

  • nem: The minutes of the 2003 AGM were accepted nem con.
  • chili: The origins of chili, or chili con carne, are, well, lost in the mists of time.
  • chili: We supply a lot of components for ready meals such as chili con carne and beef ribs.
  • air: Cruise control, trip computer, air con, JVC 12 CD changer, all usual extras.
  • y: Emilio: Sí , y con los muchachos también.

Preposition: of

option: You'll learn: The pros and cons of various gun options: pistols, shotguns, and rifles.