Kon vs. Con

Kon vs. Con — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Kon and Con

Converb

(rare) To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.

Converb

To know, understand, acknowledge.

Converb

To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.

Connoun

A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).

pros and cons

Connoun

(abbreviation) conservative

own the cons

Connoun

(slang) A convicted criminal, a convict.

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Connoun

(slang) A fraud; something carried out with the intention of deceiving, usually for personal, often illegal, gain.

Connoun

(informal) An organized gathering such as a convention, conference or congress.

Connoun

(informal) The conversion of part of a building.

We're getting a loft con done next year.

Connoun

Consumption; pulmonary tuberculosis.

Connoun

an argument opposed to a proposal

Connoun

a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

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Connoun

a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

Converb

deprive of by deceit;

He swindled me out of my inheritanceShe defrauded the customers who trusted herthe cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change

Converb

commit to memory; learn by heart;

Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?

Conadverb

on the negative side;

much was written pro and con