Back And Forth (Adverb)
Meaning
Moving from one place to another and back again; "he traveled back and forth between Los Angeles and New York"; "the treetops whipped to and fro in a frightening manner"; "the old man just sat on the porch and rocked back and forth all day".
Examples
- The ferry took passengers back and forth across the harbor all day.
- She spent the entire summer traveling back and forth between her hometown and the beach house.
- The dancers moved back and forth in sync with the music, their choreographed steps flawless.
- The kids spent the afternoon on the playground, running back and forth with their friends.
- The pendulum swung back and forth in a steady rhythm, hypnotizing all who watched.