Word
consecutive
Meanings
Following one after another without interruption; in a continuous sequence.
Occurring in successive order, especially referring to numbers, items, or positions that come next to each other.
Definition
Consecutive describes things that follow one after another without any breaks.
If events are consecutive, they happen in an unbroken sequence, with no gaps in between. It is often used with time periods, numbers, or repeated actions to show continuity. For example, you might talk about consecutive days of work or consecutive wins in a competition.
Examples
- I worked twelve consecutive hours and still had to finish the final report.
- You have reached three consecutive weekly milestones, which shows real consistency.
- She delivered five consecutive presentations without losing her focus or momentum.
- They have won four consecutive matches, despite playing away from home each time.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use "consequent" instead of "consecutive" when they mean events happening one after another.
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