to and fro - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

to and fro

with a repeated backward and forward movementwith a repeated backward and forward movement

Examples

The pendulum swung to and fro with a steady rhythm.
She walked to and fro across the room while thinking.
The boat rocked to and fro on the waves.

Synonyms

to and fro backward and forward back and forth

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to and fro

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with a repeated backward and forward movement

The pendulum swung to and fro with a steady rhythm.
She walked to and fro across the room while thinking.
The boat rocked to and fro on the waves.
Papers flew to and fro in the wind.
Messages went to and fro between the two teams.

Synonyms:

backward and forward back and forth