Synonyms for fro

Grammar : Noun

Spell : froh

Phonetic Transcription : froʊ

Définition of fro

Origin : "away, backwards," c.1200, North English and Scottish dialectal fra, Midlands dialect fro, from Old Norse fra "from" (see from).

As in Afro : noun frizzy hairstyle

Example sentences :

The Mastodon rocked to and fro on his huge feet, embarrassedly.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

Now—there stood the wall, there stood the ash-trees and their tops were waving to and fro.
Extract from : « What Sami Sings with the Birds » by Johanna Spyri

The whole current of the company's traffic to and fro passed under my eye.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

There was a great passing to and fro in Vicksburg, but its lights were dim.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

You had better not come to and fro, but wait till you hear from me.'
Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens

The Cardinal had again begun to walk to and fro with thoughtful step.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Others were walking slowly to and fro, and conversing in undertones.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

While speaking in this fashion she walked to and fro, rocking the baby in her arms.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

And for a day or two there had been busy riding to and fro among the neighbors.
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

And thus she sat and thus he stood as the questions and answers passed to and fro.
Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen

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