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US/kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/
UK/kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/
following one after another without a break
In context
The team has won five consecutive games this season.
It rained for three consecutive days last week.
She was elected for a second consecutive term as mayor.
Words that go with consecutive
adjective + noun
- consecutive daysHe worked twelve consecutive days without a rest.
- consecutive yearsThe school won the award for five consecutive years.
- consecutive winsTheir ten consecutive wins set a record.
- consecutive monthsPrices fell for six consecutive months.
- consecutive termThe president cannot serve a third consecutive term.
- consecutive numbersPick three consecutive numbers from the list.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It rained three days consecutive.Correct: It rained three consecutive days.