The difference between Con and Disadvantage
When used as nouns, con means a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros), whereas disadvantage means a weakness or undesirable characteristic.
When used as verbs, con means to study, especially in order to gain knowledge of, whereas disadvantage means to place at a disadvantage.
check bellow for the other definitions of Con and Disadvantage
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Con as a verb (rare):
To study, especially in order to gain knowledge of.
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Con as a verb (rare, archaic):
To know, understand, acknowledge.
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Con as a noun:
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
Examples:
"pros and cons"
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Con as a noun (slang):
A convicted criminal, a convict.
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Con as a noun (slang):
A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
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Con as a verb (transitive, slang):
To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
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Con as a verb:
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Con as a noun:
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Con as a noun (informal):
An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress.
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Con as a noun (informal):
The conversion of part of a building.
Examples:
"We're getting a loft con done next year."
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Con as a noun (informal, obsolete):
Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis.
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Disadvantage as a noun:
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
Examples:
"The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere."
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Disadvantage as a noun:
A setback or handicap.
Examples:
"My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves."
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Disadvantage as a noun:
Loss; detriment; hindrance.
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Disadvantage as a verb (transitive):
To place at a disadvantage.
Examples:
"They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries."