ado
Ado (noun) means Unnecessary fuss, bother, or commotion over something. Example: “Without further ado, let's get started.”
How to use ado
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFuss or bother, almost always used in the fixed phrase "without further ado."
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Without further _____, let's get started.
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.
Related words
Rhymes for ado
See all rhymes for 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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include ado: