con

/kɒn/ · verb

Meaning

To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
To know, understand, acknowledge.
A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
(abbreviation) conservative
A convicted criminal, a convict.
A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.
To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."
To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).
An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress.
The conversion of part of a building.
Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis.

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