The difference between Pro and Upside

When used as nouns, pro means an advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons), whereas upside means the highest or uppermost side or portion of something.

When used as prepositions, pro means in favor of, whereas upside means on the top of.


Pro is also adjective with the meaning: professional.

check bellow for the other definitions of Pro and Upside

  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.

  1. Upside as a noun:

    the highest or uppermost side or portion of something

  2. Upside as a noun:

    a favourable aspect of something that also has an unfavourable aspect

  3. Upside as a noun:

    an upward tendency, especially in a financial market etc

  1. Upside as a preposition (informal):

    On the top of.

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