pro

noun

An argument or consideration in favor of something.

noun

One who supports a proposal or takes the affirmative side in a debate.

adverb

In favor; affirmatively.

adjective

Affirmative; supporting.

noun

A professional, especially in sports.

noun

An expert in a field of endeavor.

adjective

Professional.

noun

A prefix of Latin or Greek origin, meaning ‘before,’ ‘in front,’ ‘fore,’ ‘forth,’ ‘forward.’ In some words, as proconsul, proprætor, pronoun, etc., it is properly the preposition (Latin pro, for, instead of).

noun

A Latin preposition occurring in several phrases used in English.

adverb

For, on, or in behalf of, the affirmative side; — in contrast with con.