Definition of 'pros and cons'

pros and cons

phrase

The pros and cons of something are its advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision.

They sat for hours debating the pros and cons of setting up their own firm.

Motherhood has both its pros and cons.

pro

pros and cons in British

the pros and cons of something are its advantages and disadvantages, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision

Motherhood has both its pros and cons.

They debated the pros and cons of setting up their own firm.

I want to weigh up the pros and cons before I decide whether to take the job.

We weighed up the pros and cons.

pros

pros and cons in British

plural noun

the various arguments in favour of and against a motion, course of action, etc

Word origin of 'pros and cons'

C16: from Latin prō for + con, from contrā against

Example sentences containing 'pros and cons'

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Her husband to be, Graham, had opted not to have a stag night and we were onto the relative pros and cons of this. James Birrell THE MANANA MAN (2001)

Nearby words of 'pros and cons'

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Definition of pros and cons from the Collins English Dictionary

Would

The modal verb would is commonly used as follows: to make a polite request. Would you mind moving your bag? Would you give me a hand with this ladder, please? to offer something politely. ...