back-and-forth

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noun

ˈbak-ən(d)-ˈfȯrth

Synonyms of back-and-forth next

: discussion sense 1, give-and-take

also : exchange sense 1

back and forth

2 of 2

adverb

: backward and forward

also : between two places or persons

Examples of back-and-forth in a Sentence

Noun after the usual back-and-forth of official gifts, the two leaders entered into a serious discussion the others listened with relish to the back-and-forth between the two noted professors Adverb The chair rocked back and forth. The children were shuttled back and forth between school and home.

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Noun

Rogan later clarified that his comments did not equal an endorsement of Kennedy, who dropped out of the race soon after the back-and-forth. —

Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024 Step 3: Spray the Fence Spray each section of the vinyl fence with a slow back-and-forth motion, starting at the top of each fence section and working your way down. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024

Adverb

Concentrate Specific The original Switch is a hybrid device that allows users to shift back and forth between dabbing concentrates and vaping flower. —

Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Staff had resorted to sleeping in the hospital with their families rather than risk the back and forth on the roads. —

Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for back-and-forth