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ado

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈduː/

ado means: Unnecessary trouble, excitement, or activity over something.

noun

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Unnecessary trouble, excitement, or activity over something.

  • Let's begin without further ado.
  • There was much ado over the seating plan.
  • She packed her bags and left with little ado.

How to use it: without further ado (Without further ado, let's meet our guests.)

Similar words: fuss, commotion, trouble

Common phrases: without further ado, much ado, with little ado

Questions about ado

What does ado mean?

Unnecessary trouble, excitement, or activity over something.

What is ado in other languages?

Türkçe: telaş · Español: alboroto · Français: tracas · Deutsch: Aufhebens · Italiano: trambusto · 日本語: 騒ぎ

How do you pronounce ado?

It is pronounced /əˈduː/.

How do you use ado in a sentence?

Let's begin without further ado. There was much ado over the seating plan.

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