consecutive
word
Definition
Happening one after another without interruption. Often used for numbers, days, or events that occur in sequence.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or written. Common phrases: 'consecutive days', 'consecutive numbers', 'three consecutive wins'. Not used for things happening at the same time (use 'simultaneous').
Spanish: consecutivo - seguidoPortuguese (BR): consecutivo - seguidoPortuguese (PT): consecutivo - seguidoChinese (Simplified): 连续的Chinese (Traditional): 連續的Hindi: लगातार - क्रमिकArabic: متتاليBengali: পরপর - টানাRussian: подряд - последовательныйJapanese: 連続したVietnamese: liên tiếp - liên tụcKorean: 연속된 - 계속되는Turkish: ardışık - peş peşeUrdu: پے در پے - مسلسلIndonesian: berturut-turut - berurutan
Example Sentences
She worked for five consecutive days.
basic
The team won three consecutive games.
basic
We had two consecutive holidays last week.
basic
This is the fourth consecutive year they've held the festival.
natural
Can you say the alphabet in consecutive order?
natural
After two consecutive losses, the coach changed the strategy.
natural