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Consecutive

Verb / kʌˈnsekjʌtɪv / Another word for consecutive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

following continuously; in unbroken or logical sequence

Synonyms & similar words

backtoback sequential successive sequentially straight serial sequent successive continuous uninterrupted unbroken following sequenced running back-to-back serial consecutively successively progressive chronological orderly systematic logical

Synonyms by register

Formal

successive sequential subsequent continuous

Informal

in a row one after another straight

Literary

unbroken uninterrupted

Antonyms

intermittent discontinuous sporadic broken inconsistent separate apart

Common collocations

  • three consecutive days
  • five consecutive years
  • consecutive numbers
  • consecutive wins
  • consecutive terms
  • consecutive events
  • consecutive integers

Word family

noun consecution
adverb consecutively

Usage note

Often used with time periods or numbers. Be careful not to confuse with 'consequent', which means 'resulting from'.

Example sentences

  1. The team has won three consecutive games in a row.
  2. The students must answer consecutive questions.
  3. She has read three consecutive books in one day.
  4. The runner completed five consecutive laps around the track.
  5. The teacher assigned consecutive homework assignments.

Quotes

  • The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize. But the question remains, what is the point of a high heel on a shoe? It's not conducive to modern life. I wear flats.
  • I'm a consecutive winner. I was a consecutive loser, but I'm a consecutive winner.
  • I'm so consecutively challenged because I have a short attention span.

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