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Pro is defined as on the yes side.

(adverb)

An example of pro used as an adverb is in the phrase "pro healthy eating," which means in favor of healthy eating.

Pro means for, or in favor of.

(adjective)

An example of pro used as an adjective is in the term "pro life," which means in favor of life.

The definition of a pro is a professional, or the yes side of a debate question.

(noun)

An example of a pro is a Major League Baseball player.
An example of a pro is the side of the argument that disagrees with those who hold the con position.

See pro in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

on the affirmative side; favorably

Origin: L, for < IE base *pro, forward > Gr pro, before, Goth fra-, Ger ver-

adjective

favorable

favorably disposed toward; for

noun pl. pros

a person who favors the affirmative side of some debatable question
an argument in favor of something: the pros and cons of a matter
a vote for the affirmative

adjective

professional ( & )

noun pl. pros

professional ( & )
a golfer, tennis player, etc. affiliated with a particular club as a contestant, teacher, etc.

public relations officer (or office)

before in place or time: proclaim, prognosis

Origin: Gr pro- < pro, before: see pro

moving forward or ahead of: proclivity
forth: produce
substituting for, acting for: procathedral
defending, supporting: prolabor

Origin: L < pro, before, forward, for: see pro-

See pro in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. pros pros

An argument or consideration in favor of something: weighing the pros and cons.
One who supports a proposal or takes the affirmative side in a debate.

adverb

In favor; affirmatively: arguing pro and con.

adjective

Affirmative; supporting: a pro vote.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin prō, for; see per¹ in Indo-European roots

noun pl. pros pros

A professional, especially in sports.
An expert in a field of endeavor.

adjective

Professional: pro football.

abbreviation

public relations officer

prefix

Acting in the place of; substituting for: proform.
Supporting; favoring: prorevolutionary.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin pro-, prō-

Origin: , from prō, for; see per¹ in Indo-European roots

prefix

a. Earlier; before; prior to: procambium.
b. Rudimentary: pronucleus.
Anterior; in front of: procephalic.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Greek

Origin: , from pro, before, in front; see per¹ in Indo-European roots

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