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Translation of con in Hindi हिन्दी

con in Bengali বাংলা

con in English

  • con
    ⇄
    adj. swindling; duping.
    Ex. a con game, a con man.
  • con
    ⇄
    adv. against.
    Ex. The two debating teams argued the question pro and con.
  • con
    ⇄
    con (1), adverb, noun.
  • con
    ⇄
    con (2), transitive verb, conned,conning.
    1. to learn well enough to remember; study.
    Ex. Hunched at his desk, ceaselessly he conned his books. All his faults observed ... and conned by rote (Shakespeare).
    2. to examine carefully; pore
  • con
    ⇄
    con (3), verb, conned,conning,noun.
    (Nautical.)
  • con
    ⇄
    con (4), adjective, verb, conned,conning.
    (Slang.)
  • con
    ⇄
    con (5), noun.
    a rap with the knuckles; knock.
  • con
    ⇄
    con (6), noun.
    (Slang.) a convict.
  • con
    ⇄
    con (7), noun.
    (Slang.) consumption; tuberculosis.
  • con
    ⇄
    noun a reason against.
    Ex. The pros and cons of a question are arguments for and against it.
  • con
    ⇄
    noun 1. the act or process of conning.
    2. the station taken by the person who cons. Also, conn.
  • con
    ⇄
    v.t. to direct the steering of (a ship).
    Ex. A local pilot familiar with the harbor steers, or cons, the ship out into deep water (P. V. H. Weems).
  • con
    ⇄
    v.t. to swindle; dupe.
    Ex. I was conned into buying an overpriced used car. I was just wondering how a neurasthenic bookworm had ever conned himself into bouncing through the African bush (S. J. Perelman).

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Con - Dictionary

Con

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb, Adverb, Preposition

Pronunciation

/kɒn/ (British) | /kɑːn/ (American)

Definitions

  • Noun: A trick or deception, especially to gain someone's confidence.
  • Verb: To deceive or trick someone.
  • Adverb: Against something (e.g., pros and cons).
  • Preposition: Opposed to (used in debates and discussions).

Usage Examples

  • He fell victim to an elaborate con.
  • The scammer tried to con him out of his money.
  • There are both pros and cons to the proposal.

Etymology

From Latin contra, meaning "against." The sense of deception evolved from the term "confidence trick" in the 19th century.

Synonyms

  • Fraud
  • Deception
  • Scam

Antonyms

  • Truth
  • Honesty
  • Authenticity

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchArnaque/aʁ.nak/
SpanishEstafa/esˈta.fa/
GermanBetrug/bəˈtruːk/
RussianМошенничество/mɐˈʂenʲnʲɪtɕɪstvə/
Hindiधोखा/d̪ʰoː.kʰaː/
Chinese (Mandarin)骗局/piànjú/
Japanese詐欺/sagi/
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Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kɒn/
  • American English: /kɑːn/

Historical Usage

The term "con" as a form of deception originated from "confidence trick" in the early 19th century. Over time, it became a standalone word used to describe fraud and deceit.

Cultural Nuances

"Con" is often used in crime-related contexts but is also widely used in debates as a term meaning "against." It appears in pop culture frequently, especially in movies about deception and scams.

More Information

The term "con" is used in various contexts, from simple deceptions to elaborate financial frauds. Its association with "pros and cons" reflects its broader use in everyday discussions, where it denotes opposing views.
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