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consecutive vs continuous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consecutiveadjective/kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/ | Meaning following one after another without a break | Goes with consecutive days | Example It rained for three consecutive days last week. |
| continuousadjective/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/ | Meaning happening or existing without stopping or without a break | Goes with continuous improvement | Example After three days of continuous rain, many streets in Hue were flooded. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She was elected for a second term as mayor.