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“Fro” or “Froe”

fro / froe are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

fro f·r·OW

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

froe

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“fro”

  • the rope swinging to and fro, he stopped briefly to steady
  • mimic twigs, rocking to and fro to simulate the motion of
  • "and he's got a big 'fro on his head" to describe
  • easily pass messengers to and fro, and even obtain some victuals
  • wild animal pacing to and fro behind bars" in front of
  • The Center changed its name fro the Warwick Museum of Art

“froe”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

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