No pro golfer in Japan is as popular as Jumbo Ozaki.
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Pro
/pɹəʊ/
Synonyms for "pro" (123 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (25)
Noun(6 words)
Determiner(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
american war for independence
Verb(1 words)
calls for constitutional reform
Strong matches (37)
conconnaisseurconnoisseurconsconsiderationconsultantcordon bleucrack shotcraftsmandead shotdiplomatdiplomatistdoyenelder statesmanelenchusexperienced handexpertexpert consultantfavorfavorable
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Preposition(1 words)
in favor
Related words (61)
Noun(14 words)
in favor ofin place ofin proportion toin support ofjimdandypromotion of togethernessproponentproportional toprostitutesharksspecialiststarsupportersupportive
industrialinterestinterimjourneymanmarksmanmasternaynegativenono slouchofficialold proplaidoyerpleapleadingpoliticianprofessionalprofessorproficientpros
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pros and consprostitutereasonrefutationsavantseasoned professionalsharksharpsideslatternspecial pleadingstatesmansupportingswelltalking pointtechnicaltechnical advisertechnicianthe affirmativethe negativevocationalwell-disposedwell-inclinedwhizwith
Adjective(2 words)
positivepro stance
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: professional, adept, admirable crichton, advocate, advocating.
- Sentence evidence is available for pro, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "pro".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "pro"
Keep "pro" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "pro" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "pro", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "pro" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
15 entriesCollocations
14 entriespro athletepro bonopro bono servicepro choicepro choice positionpro democracy policypro environment policypro formapro lifepro life stancepro partepro ratapro teampro tempore
Inflections
3 entriesAntonyms
3 entriesSample sentences
16 total sentences available.
There were a lot of opinions, pro and con, on this question.
Source: tatoeba (56736)
Pro baseball is interesting these days.
Source: tatoeba (243782)
I like pro wrestling.
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Showing 4 of 16 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "pro"?
Closest matches include professional, adept, admirable crichton, advocate, advocating.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "pro"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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