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
