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to and fro meaning in Sanskrit

वि vi

/ˌtuː ən(d)ˈfɹəʊ/

to and fro in Sanskrit: वि (vi). In English, to and fro means back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

Sanskrit words for to and fro

back and forth
वि vi

English meaning of to and fro

  1. adverb Back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.
  2. verb To go back and forth; to alternate.
  3. adjective Pertaining to something or someone moving forward and back to the same position.
  4. noun 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.

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Questions about to and fro in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of to and fro in Sanskrit?
To and fro in Sanskrit is वि (vi).
to and fro इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
To and fro: वि (vi).
What does to and fro mean in English?
To and fro means back and forth; with a reciprocating motion.

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