Con Definition
kŏn
conned, conning, conns, cons
noun
cons
A reason, vote, position, etc. in opposition.
Webster's New World
An argument or opinion against something.
American Heritage
One who holds an opposing opinion or view.
American Heritage
The act or an instance of conning; swindle; trick.
Webster's New World
The area or structure on a vessel from which the vessel is conned.
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verb
conned, conning, cons
To peruse carefully; study; fix in the memory.
Webster's New World
To learn or commit to memory.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
To direct the steering or course of (a vessel).
American Heritage
To swindle (a victim) by first gaining the person's confidence.
Webster's New World
Antonyms:
- be forthright
- be honest
adjective
Of, relating to, or involving a swindle or fraud.
A con artist; a con job.
American Heritage
A con man.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
abbreviation
Consolidated.
Webster's New World
Concerto.
American Heritage
Conjunx (wife)
American Heritage
Consul.
Webster's New World
Consolidate.
American Heritage
affix
Condominium, confrere.
Webster's New World
Origin of Con
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From cond from Middle English conduen from Old French conduire from Latin condūcere to lead together conduce
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English connen to know from Old English cunnan gnō- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Short for confidence
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Short for contra
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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