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con 1
(kŏn)adv.
In opposition or disagreement; against: debated the issue pro and con.
n.
1. An argument or opinion against something.
2. One who holds an opposing opinion or view.
[Short for contra.]
con 2
(kŏn)tr.v. conned, con·ning, cons Archaic
1. To study, peruse, or examine carefully.
2. To learn or commit to memory.
con′ner n.
con 3
or conn (kŏn)Nauticaltr.v. conned, con·ning, cons or conns
To direct the steering or course of (a vessel).
n.
1. The area or structure on a vessel from which the vessel is conned.
2. The position or authority of the officer conning a vessel.
[From cond, from Middle English conduen, from Old French conduire, from Latin condūcere, to lead together; see conduce.]
con 4
(kŏn) Slangtr.v. conned, con·ning, cons
To swindle (a victim) by first winning his or her confidence; dupe.
n.
A swindle.
adj.
Of, relating to, or involving a swindle or fraud: a con artist; a con job.
[Short for confidence.]
con 5
(kŏn)n. Slang
A convict.
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Cons.
1. Conservative.
2. Constable.
3. Constitution.
4. Consul.
cons.
1. consecrated.
2. consolidated.
3. consonant.
4. constable.
5. constitution(al).
6. construction.
7. consul.
8. consulting.
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