Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-and-fro

adverb
/ˌtuː ənd ˈfroʊ/
Definition
Moving back and forth.
Examples
  • The children ran to-and-fro in the park, enjoying their game of tag.
  • As the boat rocked to-and-fro on the waves, the passengers held on tightly.
  • The pendulum swung to-and-fro, marking the passing seconds.
Meaning
The term refers to the action of swinging or moving repeatedly in one direction and then the other.
Synonyms
  • back and forth
  • forward and backward
  • to and fro