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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It would allow tokenized deposits to move instantly across blockchain technology with 24/7 settlements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"Please pay attention to air alerts, protect your lives. Our services are working efficiently and are prepared; the Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be on duty 24/7, as always."

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

I wanted a coach who had a shared interest in helping me grow technically and tactically and whom I could count on 24/7.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

24/7

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