What does con mean in English?

Answer 1

CON (conned, conning)

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Dictionary entry overview: What does con mean?

• CON (noun)
The noun CON has 3 senses:

1. an argument opposed to a proposal
2. a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
3. a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

Familiarity information: CON used as a noun is uncommon.

• CON (verb)
The verb CON has 2 senses:

1. deprive of by deceit
2. commit to memory; learn by heart

Familiarity information: CON used as a verb is rare.

• CON (adverb)
The adverb CON has 1 sense:

1. on the negative side

Familiarity information: CON used as an adverb is very rare