The difference between Con and Pro
When used as nouns, con means a disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros), whereas pro means an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
Con is also verb with the meaning: to study, especially in order to gain knowledge of.
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 Con and Pro
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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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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.