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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"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

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

Residents in the neighborhoods of data centers have also complained of incessant noise coming from their 24/7 operations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

My shift changes from 10:00-6:00 to 2:00-11:00, the so-called closing shift, although the store remains open 24/7.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

24/7

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