Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backward-and-forward
Adjective
/ˈbækwərd ənd ˈfɔrwərd/
Definition
Moving in both directions; oscillating or alternating between two states or positions.
Examples
- The committee debated the proposal backward-and-forward for hours before reaching a decision.
- She swung the pendulum back and forth, creating a mesmerizing backward-and-forward motion.
- His thoughts moved backward-and-forward between excitement and anxiety as the deadline approached.
Meaning
The term ‘backward-and-forward’ refers to something that goes to and fro or fluctuates between two points. It often describes movement or thought processes that do not settle in one direction but instead switch back and forth.
Synonyms
- back-and-forth
- oscillating
- reciprocal
- alternating
