pro

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an athlete who plays for pay
  2. noun an argument in favor of a proposal
  3. adjective in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

Etymology

From Late Middle English pro, from Latin prō (“on behalf of”).

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Synonyms

professional

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