24/7

[twen-tee-fawr sev-uhn, ‑-fohr‑, twuhn-tee‑] / ˈtwɛn tiˌfɔr ˈsɛv ən, ‑ˌfoʊr‑, ˈtwʌn ti‑ /

ADJECTIVE

around-the-clock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continuous endless interminable never-ending nonstop ongoing perpetual relentless round-the-clock unending uninterrupted

WEAK

all day and all night at all times ceaseless constant day-and-night eternal everlasting persistent timeless unceasing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished halting incontinuous intermittent interrupted stopping terminable transient

Example Sentences

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“One week later, incredible progress. It’s a 24/7 operation with a solid path forward to launch this year,” Bezos said in a post on X on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Because CBS News only airs a few hours a week of programming whereas CNN is 24/7, and it has international reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In the past, Google has pointed to the large volume of police requests they receive daily, and said they have a team dedicated 24/7 to fulfilling emergency requests.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Many have been drawn by the fact that these markets are open 24/7, allowing traders to speculate on the price of oil and other real-world assets even when markets are closed over the weekend.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

It’s like having explosives on board 24/7, the way I feel.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

24/7

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