adv
Uncommon
fro
froh
Fro (adv) means Away, back — now used almost only in the fixed phrase "to and fro" (back and forth). Example: “The old rocking chair creaked to and fro.”
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Away, back — now used almost only in the fixed phrase "to and fro" (back and forth).
"The old rocking chair creaked to and fro."
How to use fro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOnly really used today in "to and fro", meaning back and forth.
When to use it
Archaic outside that fixed phrase.
Common pairings
to and fro
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Etymology
From Old Norse frá ("from"); a close relative of the word "from" that survived mainly in the set phrase "to and fro".
Frequently asked questions
What does “fro” mean?
The word “fro” means away, back — now used almost only in the fixed phrase "to and fro" (back and forth). In plain terms, only really used today in "to and fro", meaning back and forth.
How do you pronounce “fro”?
“Fro” is pronounced froh (/fɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fro” in a sentence?
Here is “fro” used in a sentence: “The old rocking chair creaked to and fro.”
What part of speech is “fro”?
“Fro” is an adverb.
Where does the word “fro” come from?
The word “fro” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse frá ("from"); a close relative of the word "from" that survived mainly in the set phrase "to and fro".
Is “fro” a common word?
“Fro” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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