back-and-forth

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

It's pronounced as /ˌbæk ənd ˈfɔrθ/.


What is synonym and antonym for back-and-forth?

In the thesaurus, “back-and-forth” has 7 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for back-and-forth

  • consult
  • consultation
  • conversation
  • debate
  • discussion
  • exchange
  • talk

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 7 synonyms or another words to back-and-forth, such as: consult, consultation, conversation, debate, discussion, exchange, talk.

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