ado
10 synonyms and 3 antonyms for ado, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Unnecessary fuss, bother, or commotion over something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use ado
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
without further ado
much ado about nothing
Etymology
From a Northern Middle English phrase "at do," a Scandinavian-influenced way of saying "to do" — the same "at" used before verbs in Danish.
Full origin of ado →Frequently asked questions
What does “ado” mean?
The word “ado” means unnecessary fuss, bother, or commotion over something. In plain terms, fuss or bother, almost always used in the fixed phrase "without further ado.".
How do you pronounce “ado”?
“Ado” is pronounced uh-DOO (/əˈduː/ in IPA).
How do you use “ado” in a sentence?
Here is “ado” used in a sentence: “Without further ado, let's get started.”
What part of speech is “ado”?
“Ado” is a noun.
Where does the word “ado” come from?
The word “ado” comes from Middle English. From a Northern Middle English phrase "at do," a Scandinavian-influenced way of saying "to do" — the same "at" used before verbs in Danish.
Is “ado” a common word?
“Ado” is an uncommon word in modern English.
