PRO: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PRO?

Need another word that means the same as “pro”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “pro” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Pro” are: professional, professional player, expert, master, maestro, past master, trooper, adept, virtuoso, old hand, authority, in favour, approving, on the side of

Pro as a Noun

Definitions of "Pro" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pro” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A prostitute.
• An athlete who plays for pay.
• An argument in favor of a proposal.
• A professional, especially in sport.

Synonyms of "Pro" as a noun (11 Words)

adept	A person who is skilled or proficient at something. He is an adept at imitation.
authority	Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities. A rebellion against those in authority.
expert	A person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully. A financial expert.
maestro	A distinguished figure in any sphere. A Vietnam vet turned movie maestro.
master	Someone who holds a master s degree from academic institution. He was master of the situation.
old hand	Past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old.
past master	A earlier period in someone’s life (especially one that they have reason to keep secret.
professional	A person engaged in one of the learned professions. His first season as a professional.
professional player	An authority qualified to teach apprentices.
trooper	A reliable and uncomplaining person. He was a real trooper for going on while he was feeling less than his best.
virtuoso	A musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry. Virtuoso guitar playing.

Usage Examples of "Pro" as a noun

• A tennis pro.

Pro as an Adjective

Definitions of "Pro" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “pro” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a person or an event) professional.
• In favor of (an action or proposal etc.

Synonyms of "Pro" as an adjective (3 Words)

approving	Showing or feeling approval of someone or something. The wine drew approving comments from across the table.
in favour	Currently fashionable.
on the side of	Located on a side.

Usage Examples of "Pro" as an adjective

• A pro golfer.

Associations of "Pro" (30 Words)

advantage	Give an advantage to. It turned out to my advantage.
backwards	At or to or toward the back or rear. Count backwards from twenty to ten.
behalf	For someone s benefit usually expressed as in behalf rather than on behalf and usually with a possessive. Campaigning in his own behalf.
benefit	Derive a benefit from. For the benefit of all.
best	(superlative of `good’) having the most positive qualities. They did their best.
better	Comparative of well in a better or more excellent manner or more advantageously or attractively or to a greater degree etc. A change for the better.
boon	Very close and convivial. A spanking breeze is a boon to sailors.
downside	The negative aspect of something otherwise regarded as good or desirable. There is a downside even to motherhood.
excellent	Very good;of the highest quality. Made an excellent speech.
favorite	Preferred above all others and treated with partiality. That book is one of my favorites.
good	In a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard good is a nonstandard dialectal variant for well. A good quality of life.
indulging	The act of indulging or gratifying a desire.
like	Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard. Would you like to come along to the movies.
moll	The girlfriend of a gangster. I d rush the money over to his moll.
perquisite	A thing which has served its primary use and to which a subordinate or employee has a customary right. The perquisites of celebrity are intoxicating.
plus	Involving advantage or good. B plus.
positive	A positive photographic image especially one printed from a negative. A positive test for Down s syndrome.
predilection	A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something. My predilection for Asian food.
preeminence	High status importance owing to marked superiority.
prefer	Give preference to one creditor over another. The police will prefer charges.
prerogative	Arising from the prerogative of the Crown usually delegated to the government or the judiciary and based in common law rather than statutory law. Suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males.
privilege	Bestow a privilege upon. He has been accustomed all his life to wealth and privilege.
profiteer	A person who profiteers. Officials have been profiteering by selling communal land to developers.
sideways	Directed or moving to, towards, or from the side. He would be moved sideways rather than demoted.
superb	Used in names of birds with attractive or colourful plumage e g superb lyrebird. A superb actor.
tout	Sell (a ticket) for an event at a price higher than the official one. This product was touted as a revolutionary invention.
unmatched	Of the remaining member of a pair. He has a talent unmatched by any other politician.
upside	The highest or uppermost side of anything. Being self employed has its upside.
value	Estimate the value of. Equipment is included up to a total value of 500.
worthwhile	Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance. Extra lighting would make a worthwhile contribution to road safety.