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1.
a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words: proskomide.
2.
a combining form meaning “in front of; forward,” used in the formation of compound words: prosencephalon.
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pros.
2.
adverb
1.
in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
noun
2.
a proponent of an issue; a person who upholds the affirmative in a debate.
3.
an argument, consideration, vote, etc., for something.
adjective
noun
3.
the pros, the professional athletic leagues, as of football, baseball, or basketball: He's sure to be signed by the pros.
Origin:
1840–50; shortened form
1840–50; shortened form
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Word Origin & History
pro
1866, shortening of professional. The adj. is first recorded 1932. Pro-am "including professionals and amateurs" is from 1949.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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