Meaning of the word "back and forth" in English
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back and forth
US /bæk ən fɔːrθ/
UK /bæk ən fɔːrθ/
Adverb
1.
moving first in one direction and then in the opposite direction repeatedly
Example:
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The pendulum swung back and forth.
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They walked back and forth across the room.
2.
between two points, people, or places
Example:
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The ball went back and forth between the players.
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They exchanged emails back and forth for days.
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