consecutively

adverb

con·​sec·​u·​tive·​ly kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv-lē How to pronounce consecutively (audio)
-kə-tiv-
Synonyms of consecutivelynext
: in a consecutive manner : with each following the other without interruption : with consecutive numbers or in consecutive occurrences
The prints are signed by the artist and numbered consecutively.
The team won the title three times consecutively.
… these horses have wowed audiences across Canada in nearly 100 consecutively sold-out shows …Delfin Vigil

Examples of consecutively in a Sentence

talked of retirement after winning the title four times consecutively
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Following the jury's verdict, a judge sentenced Poole to life with the possibility of parole, plus five years consecutively. Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, Serafini received two life sentences without the possibility of parole, as well as 25 years to life, all of which the judge ordered to be served consecutively. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026 These events happen consecutively, building the tension. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 The murder sentences will run concurrently, and the weapons sentence will run consecutively, for a total of 20 years. Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consecutively

Word History

Etymology

consecutive + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of consecutively was in 1847

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“Consecutively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consecutively. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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