Synonyms for fro


Grammar : Noun
Spell : froh
Phonetic Transcription : froÊŠ


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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