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- [too and froh]
- /tu ænd froʊ/
- /tuː ənd frəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [too and froh]
- /tu ænd froʊ/
Definitions of to-and-fro word
- adjective to-and-fro back-and-forth: to-and-fro motion. 1
- noun plural to-and-fro a continuous or regular movement backward and forward; an alternating movement, flux, flow, etc.: the to-and-fro of the surf. 1
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Origin of to-and-fro
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; adj. and noun use of adv. phrase to and (fro) ( def 2 )
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Parts of speech for To-and-fro
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
to-and-fro popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for to-and-fro
noun to-and-fro
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
- indecisiveness — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- irresolution — lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
- delaying — to put off to a later time; defer; postpone: The pilot delayed the flight until the weather cleared.
- faltering — to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
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