The difference between Advantage and Pro
When used as nouns, advantage means any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end, whereas pro means an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
Advantage is also verb with the meaning: to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to.
Pro is also preposition with the meaning: in favor of.
Pro is also adjective with the meaning: professional.
check bellow for the other definitions of Advantage and Pro
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Advantage as a noun (countable):
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.
Examples:
"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."
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Advantage as a noun (obsolete):
Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.
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Advantage as a noun (countable, uncountable):
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
Examples:
"the advantage of a good constitution"
"Having the faster car is of little advantage."
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Advantage as a noun (tennis):
The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
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Advantage as a noun (soccer):
The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in an advantageous position.
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Advantage as a noun:
Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).
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Advantage as a verb (transitive):
to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
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Advantage as a verb (reflexive):
to do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage
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Pro as a noun:
An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
Examples:
"What are the pros and cons of buying a car?"
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Pro as a noun:
A person who supports a concept or principle.
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Pro as a preposition:
In favor of.
Examples:
"He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum."
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Pro as a noun:
A professional sportsman.
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Pro as a noun (colloquial):
Professional.
Examples:
"When it comes to [[DIY]], he's a real pro."
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Pro as an adjective:
Professional.
Examples:
"He landed a pro mentorship gig."
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Pro as a noun:
A prostitute.