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A Latin preposition signifying for, before, forth.

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Argument 76% connected

Proof; evidence.

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Athlete 76% connected

One who contended for a prize in the public games of ancient Greece or Rome.

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Statement 76% connected

The act of stating, reciting, or presenting, orally or in paper; as, to interrupt a speaker in the statement of his case.

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Professional 92% connected

Of or pertaining to a profession, or calling; conforming to the rules or standards of a profession; following a profession; as, professional knowledg…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Antonym 6

Amateur 94% connected

A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachm…

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Amateur 94% connected

A person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science as to music or painting; esp. one who cultivates any study or art, from taste or attachm…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Anti 94% connected

A prefix meaning against, opposite or opposed to, contrary, or in place of; -- used in composition in many English words. It is often shortened to an…

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Anti 94% connected

A prefix meaning against, opposite or opposed to, contrary, or in place of; -- used in composition in many English words. It is often shortened to an…

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Con 94% connected

Against the affirmative side; in opposition; on the negative side; -- The antithesis of pro, and usually in connection with it. See Pro.

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Con 94% connected

Against the affirmative side; in opposition; on the negative side; -- The antithesis of pro, and usually in connection with it. See Pro.

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