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    to and fro
    /ˌtuː ən ˈfrəʊ/

    adverb

    • 1. in a constant movement backwards and forwards or from side to side: "she cradled him, rocking him to and fro"

    verb

    • 1. move constantly backwards and forwards: "the ducks were toing and froing"

    noun

    • 1. constant movement backwards and forwards: "Wilkie watched the to and fro of their dancing"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of to and fro in English - Cambridge Dictionary

    To and fro means in one direction and then in the opposite direction, a number of times. Learn how to use this phrase in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

    • English (US)

      TO AND FRO meaning: 1. in one direction and then in the...

    • Simplified

      TO AND FRO translate: 往复地；来回地. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Fro

      FRO definition: 1. → to and fro 2. → to and fro 3....

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTO AND FRO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    TO AND FRO meaning: 1. in one direction and then in the opposite direction, a number of times: 2. in one direction and…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › to-and-froTo-and-fro Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    To-and-fro is a phrase that means activity involving alternating movement in opposite directions. It can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. See examples, word history, and related entries.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › to-and-froTO-AND-FRO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    To-and-fro means back-and-forth, or moving alternately in different directions. It is an adjective or noun derived from the adverb phrase to and fro, which means to and away.

  6. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › to+and+froTo and fro - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase "to and fro", which means back and forth or from one place to another. See examples, synonyms, and related idioms from various sources.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'to and fro' - Collins Online Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the phrase 'to and fro', which means moving repeatedly from one place to another and back again, or from side to side. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › to and froTo and fro - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    IPA guide. Definitions of to and fro. adverb. moving from one place to another and back again. “the treetops whipped to and fro in a frightening manner”. synonyms: back and forth, backward and forward.