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1. con

noun. ['ˈkɑːn'] an argument opposed to a proposal.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • connen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cunnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Con

  • santistevan
  • srinivasan
  • grandmaison
  • rapprochement
  • napolitan
  • moseley-braun
  • kazakhstan
  • whereupon
  • villagran
  • perignon
  • nithuekan
  • moldovan
  • christianne
  • christiane
  • azerbaijan
  • thereupon
  • st_john
  • stjohn
  • sanjuan
  • mak-kwan
  • guei-yuan
  • goings-on
  • denouement
  • dainippon
  • cadogan
  • balaban
  • almazan
  • yirng-an
  • vivyan
  • teheran

How do you pronounce con?

Pronounce con as kɑn.

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Sentences with con


1. Noun, singular or mass
The effects prison has on families is a con of prison life.

2. con

verb. ['ˈkɑːn'] deprive of by deceit.

Etymology

  • connen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cunnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. con

noun. ['ˈkɑːn'] a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison.

Etymology

  • connen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cunnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. con

noun. ['ˈkɑːn'] a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property.

Etymology

  • connen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cunnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. con

verb. ['ˈkɑːn'] commit to memory; learn by heart.

Etymology

  • connen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • cunnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))