What is the meaning of the prefix con?
Quick Summary. The prefix con-, which means “with” or “thoroughly,” appears in numerous English vocabulary words, for example: connect, consensus, and conclude. An easy way to remember that the prefix con means “with” is through the word connect, or join “with.”
What is the difference between Co-and con?
In native English formations (such as costar ), co- tends to be used where Latin would use con-. word-forming element usually meaning "with, together," from Latin com, archaic form of classical Latin cum "together, together with, in combination," from PIE *kom- "beside, near, by, with" (compare Old English ge-, German ge- ).
What is the meaning of pro and con arguments?
Save This Word! against a proposition, opinion, etc.: arguments pro and con. the argument, position, arguer, or voter against something: The pros of the library project are obvious, but we have to consider the cons as well. QUIZ YOURSELF ON AFFECT VS.
What is the verb for conning?
verb (used with object), conned, con·ning. to direct the steering of (a ship): conning the freighter into port. the station of the person who cons: You will assume the con, ensign.
Other definitions for con (4 of 10)
a convention, especially one for fans of a particular type of popular culture: sci-fi, gaming, and anime cons.
Other definitions for con (5 of 10)
to learn; study; peruse or examine carefully: She's been conning her grandfather's medical diaries for months.
Other definitions for con (7 of 10)
to strike, hit, or rap (something or someone): We think he was conned with a cricket bat.
Other definitions for con (8 of 10)
variant of com- before a consonant (except b, h, l, p, r) and, by assimilation, before n: convene; condone; connection.
How to use con in a sentence
But almost to the man, the first thing every ex- con tells me is how hard it is to find work.
Medical definitions for con
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