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 72 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for back-and-forth

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alternating
argument
argumentation
argy-bargy
backwards and forwards
bargain
bargaining
barter
bull session
chat
chat room
colloquy
commutation
confab
confabulation
conference
consult
consultancy
consultation
conversation
council
counsel
deal
dealing
debate
deliberation
dialog
dialogue
dicker
dickering
discourse
discussion
disquisition
exchange
forum
from pillar to post
from side to side
give-and-take
haggling
horse trade
horse trading
in and out
logrolling
meeting
negotiation
palaver
parley
pourparler
quid pro quo
rap
reciprocation
recompense
replacement
requital
roundtable
seesaw
seminar
skull practice
skull session
substitution
swap
symposium
talk
talkathon
to and fro
trade
trade-off
transaction
truck
up and down
vacillating
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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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