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单词 pro
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pro

1 of 7

noun

ˈprō How to pronounce pro (audio)
plural pros
1
: an argument or evidence in affirmation
an appraisal of the pros and cons
2
: the affirmative side or one holding it

pro

2 of 7

adverb

: on the affirmative side : in affirmation
much has been written pro and con

pro

3 of 7

preposition

: in favor of : for

pro

4 of 7

noun or adjective

: professional

PRO

5 of 7

abbreviation

public relations officer

pro-

6 of 7

prefix (1)

1
a
: earlier than : prior to : before
prothalamion
b
: rudimentary : prot-
pronucleus
c
: precursory
proinsulin
2
a
: located in front of or at the front of : anterior to
procephalic
b
: front : anterior
prothorax
3
: projecting
prognathous

pro-

7 of 7

prefix (2)

1
: taking the place of : substituting for
procathedral
procaine
2
: favoring : supporting : championing
pro-American

Example Sentences

Noun He is a pro when it comes to household repairs. She handled that tricky situation like an old pro.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Mix patterns like a pro by taking cues from this blue and yellow bedroom. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 Newcomer Gray does wonderfully in the role, keeping the character’s prickly edges and underlying vulnerability in delicate balance throughout, while tackling the performance scenes like a pro. Andrew Barker, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 But the tour pro would be blindfolded on every shot. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2022 Home Chef sends you boxes with pre-portioned food and recipe cards to feel like a pro in your kitchen. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Or, Gordon Ramsay will show him how to cook like a pro. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 11 Aug. 2022 Nike Golf knows a thing or two about dressing like a pro. Mike Richard, Men's Health, 22 July 2022 The best way to cook like a pro is to learn from one. Outside Online, 28 June 2022 The singer shared a carousel featuring two photos and a video of her posing like a pro in a black bikini and JLo Jennifer Lopez footwear heels. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 1 June 2022
Adverb
Grier spent three seasons at BU, opting to turn pro with the Oilers, who had acquired his rights in the August 1995 swap that also landed Curtis Joseph in Edmonton. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 Her spices, which are stored away from the stove because—pro tip!—the heat can hinder their shelf lives). Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 4 Aug. 2022 His plan, to win two majors and establish his star power before turning pro, nearly came crashing down in that one. Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2022 One more unexpected guest, however, was pro skater Tony Hawk, who rocked the front row in a Dior logo sweater and acid-wash jeans. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 May 2022 Lampkin went pro early after having a solid redshirt sophomore season, recording 23 tackles, including five for a loss, in 12 games. Matt Young, Chron, 6 May 2022 Carla Rockmore, the style pro best known for her swirling Carolina Herrera confections and giving lessons in dressing for bursts of dopamine, scrolls TikTok more for inspiration than for the products themselves. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 8 Apr. 2022 As a member of the San Diego State golf team and later as a touring pro, watching on TV as players teed off on the first hole, cutting their drives around the majestic Georgia pines that frame the dogleg right. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2022 According to her original divorce filing, which was obtained by PEOPLE, the Dancing with the Stars pro listed the couple's date of separation as Jan. 7. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 21 Mar. 2022
Preposition
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
Noun or adjective
Home Chef sends you boxes with pre-portioned food and recipe cards to feel like a pro in your kitchen. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Tackle Devery Hamilton, a first-year pro from Duke, also has taken snaps at center and will probably get time Sunday, along with Owens and whoever the staff decides to audition. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 21 Aug. 2022 Earlier that night, Wilson had gone out to dinner with Colin Strickland, a 35-year-old fellow pro cyclist and Armstrong’s live-in boyfriend. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 20 Aug. 2022 Of the five players released on Sunday, the most surprising may have been defensive tackle Kingsley Keke, a four-year pro who began his career in Green Bay. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2022 Fourth-year pro Natisha Hiedeman stepped in as the starter from there. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2022 Our test kitchen pro was impressed by how fun both the design and color options are. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 Rookie David Bell started camp on the physically unable to perform list with a foot injury and second-year pro Anthony Schwartz sustained a knee strain on the second day of camp, although both returned to practice late last week. Chris Easterling, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Ray earned $1,500 as the low professional, finishing two shots ahead of defending champion Fotu and Haley Sturgeon, an assistant pro at The Country Club of Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Latin, preposition, for — more at for

Adverb

pro-

Preposition

Latin

Prefix (1)

New Latin, from Latin, from Greek, before, forward, forth, for, from pro — more at for

Prefix (2)

Latin pro in front of, before, for, forward — more at for

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1817, in the meaning defined above

Noun Or Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pro 1 of 4

noun

ˈprō How to pronounce pro (audio)
plural pros
: an argument or evidence in favor of something
We weighed the pros and cons of wind power.

pro

2 of 4

adverb

: in favor of something
We heard arguments pro and con.

pro

3 of 4

noun or adjective

: professional
pro athletes
He sank the putt like a pro.

pro-

4 of 4

prefix

: approving : in favor of

Medical Definition

Pro 1 of 2

abbreviation

proline; prolyl

PRO

2 of 2

abbreviation

peer review organization

pro 1 of 3

adjective

as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • professional
  • expert
  • skilled
  • proficient
  • specialist
  • technical
  • veteran
  • ace
  • skillful
  • master
  • specialized
  • qualified
  • experienced
  • seasoned
  • practiced
  • adept
  • technicalized
  • specialistic
  • prepared
  • practised
  • educated
  • accomplished
  • masterly
  • trained
  • schooled
  • masterful
  • directorial
  • magisterial
  • authoritative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonprofessional
  • general
  • lay
  • unprofessional
  • inexpert
  • ordinary
  • universal
  • nontechnical
  • generic
  • overall
  • common
  • untechnical
  • generalized
  • nonspecific
  • nonexclusive
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pro

2 of 3

noun

as in fan
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field She plays baseball like a pro.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • professional
  • fan
  • specialist
  • virtuoso
  • consultant
  • craftsman
  • enthusiast
  • shark
  • geek
  • fiend
  • aficionado
  • addict
  • journeyman
  • devotee
  • hired gun
  • buff
  • expert
  • master
  • wizard
  • maestro
  • guru
  • afficionado
  • scholar
  • artist
  • ace
  • hotshot
  • proficient
  • adept
  • connoisseur
  • whiz
  • meister
  • past master
  • hand
  • maven
  • all-rounder
  • sharp
  • crackerjack
  • jack-of-all-trades
  • authority
  • mavin
  • Renaissance man
  • dab hand
  • cognoscente
  • crackajack
  • dab

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • novice
  • beginner
  • apprentice
  • neophyte
  • amateur
  • layman
  • dilettante
  • dabbler
  • nonprofessional
  • inexpert
  • nonexpert
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pro

3 of 3

preposition

as in for

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • for

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • anti
  • contra
  • against
  • agin
  • versus
  • athwart
  • with
  • contrary to
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