Definitions

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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“Crypto’s 24/7 structure, higher leverage, and more reactive retail base mean it often front-runs macro moves, both on the way down and in recovery,” says Zhang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

Gemini Spark runs 24/7 and is integrated in Google’s apps, among them Docs and Gmail.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

In addition, 90 percent of the shares in 24/7 are owned by U.S. investors.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

24/7

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