Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backwards-and-forwards
adverb
/ˈbæk.wərdz ənd ˈfɔːr.wədz/
Definition
In both directions; towards the front and the back.
Examples
- The pendulum swung backwards and forwards.
- She paced backwards and forwards while waiting for the news.
- The conversation went backwards and forwards without resolution.
Meaning
The term ‘backwards-and-forwards’ refers to movement or action that occurs in both directions, often implying a state of back-and-forth motion or indecision.
Synonyms
- Back and forth
- To and fro
- Repetitively
