as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.
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as in fan
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 15 Apr. 2024.
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