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Pro

proʊ
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
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професіонал (pro), за (pro), позитивний (pro), професіонально (pro)

Pro meanings in Ukrainian

професіонал (pro)

Example:
He is a pro at playing the guitar.
Він професіонал у грі на гітарі.
She is a pro in her field.
Вона професіонал у своїй галузі.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to someone who is highly skilled or experienced in a particular area.
Note: Often used in sports, arts, and professions to denote expertise.

за (pro)

Example:
He voted pro the new law.
Він проголосував за новий закон.
They are pro environmental protection.
Вони за захист навколишнього середовища.
Usage: formalContext: Used in discussions or debates to indicate support for an idea, proposal, or cause.
Note: This usage is often found in political contexts.

позитивний (pro)

Example:
The pro side of the argument is very strong.
Позитивний бік аргументу дуже сильний.
There are many pros to this decision.
Існує багато позитивних аспектів цього рішення.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to discuss the advantages or positive aspects of something.
Note: Often used in comparison with 'cons' (негативний), which refers to the disadvantages.

професіонально (pro)

Example:
He handles his work pro.
Він професійно виконує свою роботу.
She speaks pro in front of audiences.
Вона професійно виступає перед аудиторією.
Usage: informalContext: Describing the manner in which something is done, indicating professionalism.
Note: This usage emphasizes skill and competence in performance.

Pro's synonyms

expert

An expert is someone who has a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example: She is an expert in computer programming.
Note: While both 'pro' and 'expert' indicate a high level of skill, 'expert' emphasizes a deep understanding and proficiency in a specific field.

specialist

A specialist is a person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in a specific area of expertise.
Example: She is a specialist in pediatric medicine.
Note: Similar to 'pro,' 'specialist' denotes a high level of skill, but it often implies a focus on a narrow or specialized field of knowledge.

adept

Adept means having a high degree of skill or proficiency in a particular area.
Example: He is adept at playing the piano.
Note: While 'pro' and 'adept' both suggest skillfulness, 'adept' conveys a sense of natural ability and ease in performing a task.

Pro expressions, common phrases

Pro and con

This phrase means to consider the advantages and disadvantages of a situation or decision.
Example: We need to weigh the pros and cons of buying a new car.
Note: In this idiom, 'pro' is used as a shortened form of 'pros,' which means advantages, and 'con' represents disadvantages.

Pro bono

This phrase is used to describe work done for free, especially in a professional context.
Example: The lawyer agreed to take the case pro bono for the nonprofit organization.
Note: Here, 'pro' comes from the Latin term 'pro bono publico,' meaning 'for the public good.'

Pro forma

This phrase refers to a document or statement that is made as a formality or for the sake of appearance.
Example: The company provided a pro forma financial statement for the upcoming merger.
Note: In this context, 'pro' comes from Latin meaning 'for the sake of' or 'as a matter of form.'

Pro rata

This term indicates a proportionate allocation based on a certain factor, often used in finance or business.
Example: The profits will be distributed among the partners pro rata to their investments.
Note: 'Pro' here means 'according to' or 'in proportion to.'

Pro tem

This phrase means 'for the time being' or 'temporarily.'
Example: The vice president will serve as the chairperson pro tem until a permanent replacement is found.
Note: 'Pro' is used here in the sense of 'for' or 'during.'

Pro everyday (slang) expressions

Pro

Short for professional, referring to someone who is skilled or expert in a particular activity or field.
Example: She's a pro at playing the piano.
Note: Mainstream slang derived directly from the original word.

Procrastinate

Combination of 'pro' and 'crastinate,' describing the act of delaying or postponing tasks intentionally.
Example: I tend to procrasti-clean when I have a big assignment due.
Note: Wordplay based on the original word 'procrastinate.'

Pro-level

Indicating that something is at a high level of skill or quality, akin to that of a professional.
Example: Her baking is pro-level; it tastes like it's from a bakery.
Note: Expresses the idea of reaching the same level as a professional without the formal title.

Pro tip

A piece of advice or a helpful hint shared by someone experienced or knowledgeable in a particular area.
Example: Here's a pro tip: always proofread your work before submitting it.
Note: Emphasizes the informal nature of the advice and the expertise of the person giving it.

Proper

Used to describe something done correctly, excellently, or in a traditional way.
Example: That's a proper cup of tea, just like they make it in England.
Note: While 'pro' is short for 'professional,' 'proper' emphasizes correctness or appropriateness.

Propaganda

Informal term for biased or misleading information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view.
Example: Don't believe everything you read online; it could be propaganda.
Note: Derived from 'propaganda,' the slang term carries a negative connotation in everyday speech.

Propose

In informal slang, 'propose' is often used to suggest or introduce an idea, plan, or solution.
Example: I'm going to propose a new idea at the meeting tomorrow.
Note: While the original word refers to formally presenting a plan, the slang term is more casual and suggests putting forward an idea informally.

Pro - Examples

Pro: The advantage of studying abroad is that you can learn a new language.
Перевага навчання за кордоном полягає в тому, що ви можете вивчити нову мову.
Támogatás: Az ügyvédem nagyon jó támogatást nyújtott nekem a bíróságon.
Підтримка: Моя справа отримала дуже хорошу підтримку на суді.
Jótékony hatás: A sportolásnak számos jótékony hatása van az egészségre.
Корисний вплив: Спорт має безліч корисних впливів на здоров'я.

Pro grammar

Pro - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: pro
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): pros
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): pro
Syllables, Separation and Stress
pro Contains 1 syllables: pro
Phonetic transcription: ˈprō
pro , ˈprō (The red syllable is stressed)

Pro - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
pro: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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