The difference between Plus and Pro
When used as nouns, plus means a positive quantity, whereas pro means an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
When used as prepositions, plus means and, whereas pro means in favor of.
When used as adjectives, plus means being positive rather than negative or zero, whereas pro means professional.
Plus is also verb with the meaning: to add.
check bellow for the other definitions of Plus and Pro
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Plus as a preposition:
And; sum of the previous one and the following one.
Examples:
"Two plus two equals four."
"A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms plus one of oxygen."
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Plus as a preposition (colloquial):
With; having in addition.
Examples:
"I've won a holiday to France plus five hundred euros in spending money!"
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Plus as a preposition:
And also; in addition; besides (which).
Examples:
"Let's go home now. It's late, plus I'm not feeling too well."
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Plus as a noun:
A positive quantity.
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Plus as a noun:
An asset or useful addition.
Examples:
"He is a real plus to the team."
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Plus as a noun (arithmetic):
A plus sign: +.
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Plus as an adjective:
Being positive rather than negative or zero.
Examples:
"−2 * −2 = +4'' ("minus 2 times minus 2 equals plus four")"
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Plus as an adjective:
Positive, or involving advantage.
Examples:
"He is a plus factor."
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Plus as an adjective (physics):
Electrically positive.
Examples:
"A battery has both a plus pole and a minus pole."
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Plus as an adjective (postpositive):
(Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards.
Examples:
"The bus can fit 60 plus kids, but we only get 48."
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Plus as a verb (informal):
To add; to subject to addition.
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Plus as a verb (often followed by 'up'):
To increase in magnitude.
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Plus as a verb:
To improve.
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Plus as a verb:
To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.
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Plus as a verb (sales):
To sell additional related items with an original purchase.
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Plus as a verb (psychology):
To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.
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Plus as a verb (social media):
To give a mark of approval on .
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Plus as a verb (homeopathy):
To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.
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Plus as a verb (optometry):
To increase a correction.
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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.
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