Meaning of Consecutive
following one after another in a continuous series
In simple words: happening one after another without a break
Consecutive in a sentence
- She was absent for nine consecutive days.
- He is beginning his fourth consecutive term of office.
- After six consecutive defeats, the team was almost ready to give up.
- Interest rates rose again for the fifth consecutive month.
- They achieved their third consecutive year of record sales.
How to use Consecutive
Use 'consecutive' in contexts like sports scores, days, or events. It's not suitable for informal contexts or casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
consecutive + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'consecutive' as 'consequently lined up', like soldiers in a row.
Related words
Collocations with Consecutive
- consecutive days
- consecutive numbers
- consecutive events
Synonyms for Consecutive
- successive
- sequential
- following
- continuous
Opposites of Consecutive
- disconnected
- nonsequential
Common mistakes with Consecutive
- Using 'consecutive' with non-sequential nouns
- Confusing 'consecutive' with 'concurrent'
- Using 'a' instead of 'an' before 'consecutive'
Consecutive appears in
Consecutive in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متتالي
يحدث شيئًا تلو الآخر دون انقطاع
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধারাবাহিক
বিরতিহীনভাবে একের পর এক ঘটা
- GermanDeutsch
Aufeinanderfolgend
Passiert nacheinander ohne Unterbrechung
- SpanishEspañol
Consecutivo
que ocurre uno tras otro sin interrupción
- Persianفارسی
متوالی
اتفاق افتادن یکی پس از دیگری بدون وقفه
- FrenchFrançais
Consécutif
qui arrive les uns après les autres sans interruption
- Hindiहिन्दी
लगातार
बिना रुके एक के बाद एक होना
- ItalianItaliano
Consecutivo
che succede uno dopo l'altro senza interruzioni
- PortuguesePortuguês
Consecutivo
que acontece um após o outro sem interrupção
- RussianРусский
Последовательный
происходящее одно за другим без перерыва
- Urduاردو
مسلسل
بغیر کسی وقفے کے ایک کے بعد ایک ہونا
- Chinese中文
连续的
一个接一个地发生,中间没有停顿
More words like Consecutive
- Successive
- Following
- Continuous
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Consecutive
What does Consecutive mean?
happening one after another without a break
What is the definition of Consecutive?
following one after another in a continuous series
How do you use Consecutive in a sentence?
She was absent for nine consecutive days.
Can you give another example of Consecutive?
He is beginning his fourth consecutive term of office.
What are synonyms for Consecutive?
Common alternatives include successive, sequential, following, continuous.
What is the opposite of Consecutive?
Opposite meanings include disconnected, nonsequential.
What words go with Consecutive?
It commonly pairs with consecutive days, consecutive numbers, consecutive events.
What are common mistakes when using Consecutive?
Using 'consecutive' with non-sequential nouns Confusing 'consecutive' with 'concurrent' Using 'a' instead of 'an' before 'consecutive'
How do you pronounce Consecutive?
US: /["/kənˈsekjətɪv/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsekjətɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Consecutive?
Use 'consecutive' in contexts like sports scores, days, or events. It's not suitable for informal contexts or casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Consecutive?
"Consecutive" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.
