Definition of to-and-fro
(Entry 1 of 3)
: activity involving alternating movement in opposite directions
the busy to-and-fro of the holiday shoppers
to-and-fro
adjectiveDefinition of to-and-fro (Entry 2 of 3)
: forward and backward
to and fro
adverbDefinition of to and fro (Entry 3 of 3)
: from one place to another
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The first known use of to-and-fro was in the 14th century
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