Consecutive: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe things that come one after another without any interruption.

• She won three consecutive championships
• The company reported four consecutive years of growth

Better for describing things that follow one another, one after the other, in a series, often implying continuation over time.

• He served three successive terms as mayor
• The team has had five successive wins

Used when things occur in a specific order or sequence, often relating to processes or steps.

• The tasks need to be completed in a sequential manner
• The chapters in the book are sequential

Best suited for describing something that happens without stopping or pausing.

• The rain was continuous for three days
• He has continuous improvement in his performance

Used when describing events or items that follow one after another without any interruption.

• She won three consecutive championships
• We had five consecutive days of rain

Describes a series of events or people following one another, often implying a passing of control, authority, or a similar change.

• A succession of presidents have implemented this policy
• The succession of leadership was well planned

Used to describe items or events that follow each other in a particular order, often implying a relationship or pattern.

• The sequence of numbers is important in solving the puzzle
• The movie’s opening sequence was dramatic

Often used to describe a continuous period or series of similar events, achievements, or states.

• The team is on a winning run
• She has had a bad run of luck lately