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what is a pro and con meaning
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"Pro" and "con" are short for "for" and "against." Together they mean the positive and negative points of something — the advantages (pros) and the disadvantages (cons).
- Pro: a reason in favor of something; a benefit or advantage.
Example: A pro of biking to work is that it saves money on fuel.
- Con: a reason against something; a drawback or disadvantage.
Example: A con of biking to work is that it can be slow in bad weather.
You’ll commonly see the phrase "pros and cons" when someone is weighing options or making a decision. Synonyms: advantages vs. disadvantages, benefits vs. drawbacks, or arguments for vs. arguments against.
- Pro: a reason in favor of something; a benefit or advantage.
Example: A pro of biking to work is that it saves money on fuel.
- Con: a reason against something; a drawback or disadvantage.
Example: A con of biking to work is that it can be slow in bad weather.
You’ll commonly see the phrase "pros and cons" when someone is weighing options or making a decision. Synonyms: advantages vs. disadvantages, benefits vs. drawbacks, or arguments for vs. arguments against.
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