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Synonyms
con1 (kŏn)

[Short for contra.]

adverb 

In opposition or disagreement; against: debated the issue pro and con.

noun 

  1. An argument or opinion against something.
  2. One who holds an opposing opinion or view.
con2 (kŏn)

[Middle English connen, to know, from Old English cunnan.]

transitive verb: conned, con·ning, cons. 

  1. To study, peruse, or examine carefully.
  2. To learn or commit to memory.

derivatives

cońner
noun
con3
or conn (kŏn)

Nautical [From cond, from Middle English conduen, from Old French conduire, from Latin condūcere, to lead together; see conduce.]

transitive verb: conned, con·ning, cons or conns 

To direct the steering or course of (a vessel).

noun 

  1. The station or post of the person who steers a vessel.
  2. The act or process of steering a vessel.
con4 (kŏn)

Slang [Short for confidence.]

transitive verb: conned, con·ning, cons. 

To swindle (a victim) by first winning his or her confidence; dupe.

noun 

A swindle.

adjective 

Of, relating to, or involving a swindle or fraud: a con artist; a con job.
con5 (kŏn)

noun 

Slang
A convict.