back and forth
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Noun
back and forth noun
- 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.
- Negotiations or discussions between two or more parties, a dialog.
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Adjective
back and forth adjective
- Going from one place or position to another and back again.“The back and forth movement of the tide causes erosion of the coastline.”
Adverb
back and forth adverb
- From one place to another and back again.
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