consecutively

adverb

con·​sec·​u·​tive·​ly kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv-lē How to pronounce consecutively (audio)
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
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The Italian company has seen its US business grow consecutively for the past five years by heavily promoting Aperol and Campari, popularizing the spritz to Americans cutting back on drinking as a lighter alternative to booze-heavy cocktails. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 The judge ordered the murder and firearm sentences to run consecutively, while the conspiracy sentence would run concurrently, meaning Kathryn will serve at least six years in prison. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Judge Jonathan Medema sentenced Escudero to an additional 10 years fixed, to run consecutively with the previous sentence, bringing his total prison term to 30 years, according to the release. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026 Shea ordered a portion of Baker’s federal sentence to be served consecutively to his state sentences, giving him a total effective federal sentence of approximately 222 months in prison. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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