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back and forth in Tagalog

pabalik-balik

/ˈbæ.kənˌfɔːθ/

back and forth in Tagalog: pabalik-balik. In English, back and forth means from one place to another and back again.

Tagalog words for back and forth

from one place to another and back again
pabalik-balik

English meaning of back and forth

  1. adverb From one place to another and back again.
  2. adverb Flip-flopping between multiple options, courses of action, etc.
  3. adjective Going from one place or position to another and back again.
  4. verb To go repeatedly in one direction, then the opposite, or to switch one's mind between two options repeatedly.

Full definition of back and forth

back and forth in a sentence

  • The back and forth movement of the tide causes erosion of the coastline.

Synonyms of back and forth

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Questions about back and forth in Tagalog

What is the meaning of back and forth in Tagalog?
Back and forth in Tagalog is pabalik-balik.
Ano ang back and forth sa Tagalog?
Back and forth: pabalik-balik.
What does back and forth mean in English?
Back and forth means from one place to another and back again.

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