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- [kon]
- /kɒn/
- /kɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon]
- /kɒn/
Definitions of cons word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of CONS connection-oriented network service 3
- adverb cons against a proposition, opinion, etc.: arguments pro and con. 1
- noun cons a convict. 1
- verb with object cons to strike, hit, or rap (something or someone). 1
- verb with object cons to hammer (a nail or peg). 1
- verb with object cons to beat or thrash a person with the hands or a weapon. 1
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Origin of cons
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; short for Latin contrā in opposition, against
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cons
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cons popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cons usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cons
adjective cons
- antis — Plural form of anti.
Top questions with cons
- what are pros and cons?
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