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To and fro

The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

📖 Definitions of "To and fro"

noun
  1. 1

    The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.

verb
  1. 1

    To go back and forth; to alternate.

adjective
  1. 1

    Pertaining to something or someone moving forward and back to the same position.

adverb
  1. 1

    Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

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