Definition of back-and-forth
:discussion 1, give-and-take;
also
:exchange 1
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First Known Use of back-and-forth
1941
back-and-forth Synonyms
Synonyms
back-and-forth, barter, commutation, dicker, quid pro quo, swap, trade, trade-off, truckRelated Words
replacement, substitution; reciprocation, recompense, requital; bargain, deal, horse trade, negotiation, transaction; bargaining, dealing, dickering, haggling, horse trading; logrollingback and forth
adverb
Definition of back and forth
:backward and forward;
also
:between two places or persons
Examples of back and forth in a Sentence
The chair rocked back and forth.
The children were shuttled back and forth between school and home.
First Known Use of back and forth
1613
BACK-AND-FORTH Defined for English Language Learners
back and forth
adverb
Definition of back and forth for English Language Learners
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: toward the back and then toward the front : backward and forward
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: between two places or people
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