con
adverb
1. in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.
- much was written pro and con
noun
1. an argument opposed to a proposal
Definition categories: communication, argument, statement
2. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
Similar word(s): convict, inmate, yardbird
Definition categories: person, captive, prisoner
3. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
Similar word(s): bunco, bunko, flimflam, hustle, sting
Definition categories: act, cheat, rig, swindle
Sentences with con as a noun:
- pros and cons