pros (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəʊz/

Definition

Advantages or good points of a situation, decision, or plan.

Examples

• We discussed the pros and cons of starting our own business.

• The main pro of this job is the flexible working hours.

• She listed the pros of the proposed policy to convince the committee.

How to Use pros

pros and cons (collocation)

The advantages and disadvantages of something. — "We need to consider the pros and cons of each option."

the pros of (prepositional phrase)

The advantages associated with a particular thing or situation. — "The pros of remote work include greater flexibility."

Synonyms of pros

Words with a similar meaning to pros:

• advantage
• benefit
• upside
• merit

Antonyms of pros

Words with the opposite meaning to pros:

• cons
• disadvantage

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