The difference between Disadvantage and Pro

When used as nouns, disadvantage means a weakness or undesirable characteristic, whereas pro means an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).

Disadvantage is also verb with the meaning: to place at a disadvantage.

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 Disadvantage and Pro

  1. 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."

  2. Disadvantage as a noun:

    A setback or handicap.

    Examples:

    "My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves."

  3. Disadvantage as a noun:

    Loss; detriment; hindrance.

  1. Disadvantage as a verb (transitive):

    To place at a disadvantage.

    Examples:

    "They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries."

  1. 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?"

  2. Pro as a noun:

    A person who supports a concept or principle.

  1. Pro as a preposition:

    In favor of.

    Examples:

    "He is pro exercise but against physical exertion, quite a conundrum."

  1. Pro as a noun:

    A professional sportsman.

  2. Pro as a noun (colloquial):

    Professional.

    Examples:

    "When it comes to [[DIY]], he's a real pro."

  1. Pro as an adjective:

    Professional.

    Examples:

    "He landed a pro mentorship gig."

  1. Pro as a noun:

    A prostitute.

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