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 armed violence sentence is to be served consecutively with the murder sentence, and the residential burglary time to be served consecutively with the other two sentences, according to the release. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025 The jury recommended a life sentence for Houck, plus five additional years for the tampering charge, to be served consecutively. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2025 No fines were levied, but Osorio-Piedra was ordered to pay court costs and fees associated with the case. Circuit Judge Joanna Taylor ordered the sentences be served consecutively, giving Osorio-Piedra a total of 42 years in prison. arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025 The jury recommended a life sentence for Houck, plus an additional five-year sentence for the tampering charge to be served consecutively, and a 25-year sentence for Lawson — the maximum for both individuals. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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