consecutively

adverb

con·​sec·​u·​tive·​ly kən-ˈse-kyə-tiv-lē How to pronounce consecutively (audio)
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: 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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The 60-year federal sentence will be served consecutively to the life sentence on the state charges, U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman said at a sentencing in December. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2025 The mark was only slightly better than in Longo’s first season when the Badgers averaged 22.5 points — the two worst seasons for the program consecutively since 1991 and 1992. Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 He’s been doing sutures for 30 years, if not consecutively. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025 His sentence is to be served consecutively to his prior conviction of two counts of first-degree murder, resulting in life sentences totaling 102 years. Christina Shaw, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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