Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
back-and-forth
Adjective / Adverb
/ˈbak ən ˈfɔrθ/
Definition
A process of moving or communicating repeatedly between two points.
Examples
- They had a back-and-forth conversation about their plans.
- The committee discussed the proposal in a back-and-forth manner.
Meaning
The term refers to the action of going back and forth or alternating between two positions or viewpoints.
Synonyms
- reciprocal
- two-way
- alternating
- oscillating
