Con

Pronunciation: /kɑn/

Definitions of con

noun a slang term for a criminal or a convict

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a new con for my computer.

A2 The con artist tricked many people into giving him money.

B1 The con of living in a big city is the high cost of living.

B2 She was able to see through his con and didn't fall for his scheme.

C1 The con man had a sophisticated operation that fooled even the most cautious individuals.

C2 The con of the business deal was exposed, leading to legal repercussions for those involved.

Examples of con in a Sentence

formal The company's annual report highlighted the increase in sales due to their new marketing strategy.

informal I heard from a friend that sales are up because of the new marketing plan.

slang Word on the street is that sales are booming thanks to the new marketing scheme.

figurative The company's profits soared like a rocket after implementing the new marketing tactics.

Grammatical Forms of con

• past tense: conned
• plural: cons
• comparative: more con
• superlative: most con
• present tense: con
• future tense: will con
• perfect tense: have conned
• continuous tense: is conning
• singular: con
• positive degree: con
• infinitive: to con
• gerund: conning
• participle: conned

Origin and Evolution of con

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'con' originated from the Middle English word 'cunnan' meaning 'to know'. It evolved from Old English 'cunnian' and Proto-Germanic 'kunnjan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'con' shifted in meaning from 'to know' to 'to deceive or trick'. It is often used in the context of scams or fraud.