English Explanatory Dictionary

back and forth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. From one place to another and back again.
adj
  1. Going from one place or position to another and back again.
noun
  1. 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.
  2. Negotiations or discussions (not necessarily fruitful) between two or more parties; a dialog.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-back and forth.wav

Word forms

back and forth back-and-forth back and forths

Synonyms

backwards and forwards tug of war

Related words

here and there hither and thither hither and yon
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