Definitions

consecutive

[kuhn-sek-yuh-tiv] / kənˈsɛk yə 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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It’s the second consecutive week of falling trans-Atlantic 21-day advance fares year over year.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Both countries have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, putting more strain on a fragile ceasefire arrived upon in April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This policy has been independently audited and verified by Securitum for four consecutive years, most recently in August 2025.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

U.S. crude oil inventories fell for a seventh consecutive week and product stocks were mixed as refineries stepped up their capacity use, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

She sobs when the judge sentences The Taker—Daniel Wainwright—to two consecutive life sentences.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

Vocabulary lists containing consecutive

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