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ado

 

[ əˈduː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

a state of agitation or fuss

Ado refers to a state of agitation or fuss, especially over a trivial matter. It is often used to describe unnecessary commotion or excitement.

Synonyms

commotion, fuss, hubbub

Examples of usage

  • He made such ado about the smallest details.
  • All this ado over a simple misunderstanding!
Context #2 | Noun

a fuss or bustle

Ado can also refer to a fuss or bustle, indicating a lot of activity or excitement.

Synonyms

activity, bustle, excitement

Examples of usage

  • The preparation for the party caused quite an ado.
  • The whole town was in ado over the arrival of the famous singer.

Translations

Translations of the word "ado" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barulho

🇮🇳 शोर

🇩🇪 Lärm

🇮🇩 keributan

🇺🇦 шум

🇵🇱 hałas

🇯🇵 騒ぎ

🇫🇷 bruit

🇪🇸 ruido

🇹🇷 gürültü

🇰🇷 소음

🇸🇦 ضجيج

🇨🇿 hluk

🇸🇰 hluk

🇨🇳 噪音

🇸🇮 hrup

🇮🇸 læti

🇰🇿 шуды

🇬🇪 ხმაური

🇦🇿 səs-küy

🇲🇽 ruido

Etymology

The word 'ado' originated from Middle English 'at do', which means 'to do'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the commotion or fuss that often accompanies various activities. The usage of 'ado' has been traced back to the 14th century in English literature.

See also: admit, adware.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,550, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.