Definitions

24/7

[twen-tee-fawr sev-uhn, ‑-fohr‑, twuhn-tee‑] / ˈtwɛn tiˌfɔr ˈsɛv ən, ‑ˌfoʊr‑, ˈtwʌn ti‑ /

ADJECTIVE

around-the-clock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuous endless interminable never-ending nonstop ongoing perpetual relentless round-the-clock unending uninterrupted

WEAK

all day and all night at all times ceaseless constant day-and-night eternal everlasting persistent timeless unceasing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished halting incontinuous intermittent interrupted stopping terminable transient

Example Sentences

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This makes them perfect for light use but not so great for marathon streaming sessions or 24/7 protection.

From Salon

Customer Support: 24/7 live chat is essential when something goes wrong at 2 AM.

From Salon

The satellite’s primary function would be to do computations on specialized chips, powered by solar panels in a “sun-synchronous orbit” that keeps them exposed 24/7 to the sun’s powerful rays.

From Los Angeles Times

"For more than 25 years, we have had people in space, 24/7/365," added Horack, who now holds the Neil Armstrong Chair in aerospace policy at Ohio State University.

From Barron's

He is also an actor, has hosted Saturday Night Live and been a WWE 24/7 champion.

From BBC

24/7

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