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Back and forth Meaning in English

expression

ˈbæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈfɔɹθ
BAK-ənd-FORTH
bˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /fˈɔːθ
BAK-ənd-FAWTH

التعريف

Moving repeatedly in one direction and then the opposite direction. It can also refer to a repeated exchange, as in conversation or argument.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Back and forth' is informal and commonly used to describe motion (walking, swinging) or conversations that go between two points or people. Often used with verbs like 'go', 'move', 'walk', or to describe discussions: 'We went back and forth about the plan.' Not used for circular motion.

جمل نموذجية

The children ran back and forth in the playground.

basic

She paced back and forth while waiting for the call.

basic

The ball rolled back and forth on the floor.

basic

We emailed back and forth for days before agreeing.

natural

There was a lot of back and forth in their relationship.

natural

Stop going back and forth and make a decision!

natural