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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : kon
Phonetic Transcription : kɒn



Definition of con

Origin :
  • "negation" (mainly in pro and con), 1570s, short for Latin contra "against" (see contra).
  • noun trick
  • verb deceive, defraud
Example sentences :
  • It is not the purpose of the authors to discuss the subject pro or con.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • And reflexive: con him land geare, knows the land well, 2063; pl.
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
  • You fetch that cat here or I'll have Con take him away from you.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Mary-'Gusta was near the edge of the pine grove and Con was close at her heels.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Con took one or two steps after the flying cat and gave up the chase.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Con and his father both began a protest, but Shadrach cut it short.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • None of the characters of 'Con Cregan' has been taken from life.
  • Extract from : « Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II (of II) » by Edmund Downey
  • "You are too old to begin, Con Corrigan," said the other, gravely.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • Con did not know this, of course, and believed the portrait was a compliment to his granddaughter.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • You'll not treat Con Corrigan the less kindly because he has an imprudent friend.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

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