ConsecutiveFollowing one after another without breaks or anything between. describes things that follow one another in order, with no gaps or interruptionsBreaks or stops that interrupt a continuous sequence.. It can also describe actions done in that order, though that use is less common than the adjectiveA word that describes a noun or pronoun..
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /kən-SEC-yuh-tiv/
Easy pronunciation: kən-SEC-yuh-tiv (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the second syllable: SEC.
Adjective meaning happening one after another without interruption.
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Consecutive Meaning
following each other in order with no gap
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: happening one after another without interruption or a break
Example: They won three consecutive games.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- successive — A close everyday substitute in this sense.
- sequential — Works when the emphasis is on order, though it is a bit more formal and technical.
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Other Meanings of Consecutive
Meaning 2
done in order, one after another
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: in a consecutive manner; one after another
Example: We numbered the pages consecutively.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sequentially — Direct match for the adverb use.
Meaning 3
arranged in a steady order with no missing parts
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: occurring in regular succession without gaps
Example: The files are kept in consecutive order.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- serial — Can fit when something is arranged in a numbered or ordered series.
- sequent — Possible in formal or technical writing, but uncommon in everyday English.
- successive — A genuine synonym when the meaning is repeated occurrence in order.
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Consecutive Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- successive
- sequential
adverb: in a consecutive manner
- sequentially
adjective: in regular succession without gaps
- serial
- sequent
- successive
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse consecutive with consecutive-style adverb usage; the adverb is consecutively.
- Consecutive usually means there are no breaks between items, events, or numbers.
- Back-to-back can sometimes work informally, but it is not always interchangeable with consecutive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does consecutive mean?
Consecutive means following one after another without a break or gap.
What are the best synonyms for consecutive?
The best close synonyms are successive and, in many contexts, sequential. For the adverb form, consecutively means the same as sequentially.
Is consecutive the same as sequential?
Often yes, but sequential can sound a little more formal or technical, while consecutive is more common in everyday English.
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