consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk jə tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

in sequence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ensuing successive

WEAK

after chronological connected constant continuing continuous following going on in order in turn increasing later logical numerical one after another progressive running sequent sequential serial serialized seriate seriatim succedent succeeding successional understandable uninterrupted

Antonyms

WEAK

broken discontinuous infrequent intermittent interrupted unconsecutive

Example Sentences

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Ronaldo has now gone 10 consecutive games at major tournaments without finding the net since a penalty against Ghana at the 2022 World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Even though he will turn 39 later this week, he has now scored in six consecutive World Cup games dating back to Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The current heatwave is the second in consecutive months, after an unusually hot spell in May broke new ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

With decisive victories over Paraguay and Australia, the U.S. has won consecutive games in a World Cup for the first time since in 96 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

“Are you all ready? C’mon, folks, either you know it or you don’t. I wouldn’t bother guessing if you don’t. Next question: How many consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play has Whitey Ford pitched?”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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