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back-and-forth

The word “back-and-forth” has 3 syllables: back-and-forth

It's pronounced as /ˌbæk ənd ˈfɔrθ/

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In the thesaurus, “back-and-forth” has 72 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for back-and-forth along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for back-and-forth

Meanings of back-and-forth

  • 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 between two or more parties, a dialog.

Example Sentences

  • The children played a lively game of back-and-forth on the playground.
  • The negotiations continued in a frustrating back-and-forth between the two parties.
  • The tennis match featured an intense back-and-forth rally.
  • We engaged in a friendly back-and-forth exchange of ideas during the meeting.
  • The pendulum swung in a rhythmic back-and-forth motion.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms or another words to back-and-forth, such as: alternating, argument, argumentation, argy-bargy, backwards and forwards, bargain, bargaining.

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