What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
consecutive
Example
The team won three consecutive games in a row. [consecutive: adjective]
Example
She has been working for ten consecutive hours without a break. [consecutive: adjective]
uninterrupted
Example
The concert was uninterrupted by any technical difficulties. [uninterrupted: adjective]
Example
He worked for two hours uninterrupted, until he finished the project. [uninterrupted: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uninterrupted is more commonly used in everyday language than consecutive. Consecutive is more commonly used in formal contexts such as academic or legal writing.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between consecutive and uninterrupted?
Consecutive is more formal than uninterrupted, and is often used in academic or legal contexts. Uninterrupted is more informal and can be used in a variety of contexts, including everyday conversation.
