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to con
01
to deceive someone in order to deprive them of something, such as money, property, or information
Transitive: to con sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
con
3rd person singular
cons
Present participle
conning
Past simple
conned
Past participle
conned
Examples
The scammer conned elderly individuals into giving them their life savings by posing as a bank representative over the phone.
02
to study or memorize something thoroughly, especially by repetition
Transitive: to con information
Examples
She conned the entire textbook for the exam by reading it every night.
Con
01
a disadvantage or negative aspect of a situation or decision
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
cons
Examples
A major con of living in a big city is the high cost of housing.
02
a swindle in which someone is cheated or deceived for another's gain
Examples
He fell victim to a con while playing cards in the casino.
03
an individual currently serving time in jail or prison
Examples
The con was transferred to a maximum-security facility.
con
01
against an opinion or proposition
Grammatical Information
Examples
He argued con the motion, presenting several strong points.
