fro

1 of 2

preposition

frə,

ˈfrō 

dialectal British

: from

fro

2 of 2

adverb

ˈfrō 

: back, away

—used in the phrase to and fro

Synonyms

Adverb

• away
• down
• hence
• off
• out

Examples of fro in a Sentence

Adverb

ferries carrying passengers to and fro

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

What is Rassi on the lookout when shopping for new pieces to rock while working fro home? —Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 25 May 2021

Word History

Etymology

Preposition

Middle English, from Old Norse frā; akin to Old English fram from

First Known Use

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fro

• to and fro
• to-ing and fro-ing

Kids Definition

fro

adverb

ˈfrō

: in a direction away

—used in the phrase to and fro