24/7
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2.1
- noun
- /twenty-four seven/
- Well, everything but cars—a 24/7 upper-class automobile slum.
Examples
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(and looks like plenty of others do it even though they also have human companionship 24/7)
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You will be full of love, will do 24/7 Naam japna, etc.
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The Obama Media 24/7: The media helps to hide those school records but leaks anything the White House wants to distribute?
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On Sunday, the 8th of July 2012, on SABC 2, a program called "Life 24/7 IV" spoke about the Alpha Course and the benefits of attending.
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Just wondering, what's your experience using these barebones for small business, operational 24/7 (in combination with a good NAS like the QNAP)?
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The gym is open 24/7, allowing members to work out at any time of day or night.
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Many businesses now offer 24/7 customer support to assist clients whenever they need help.
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He relies on the 24/7 availability of online services for his work, especially during late hours.
Synonyms
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3.0
Happens all day and all night without stopping
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3.9
Happening all day and all night without stopping
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2.4
Available at any time, both during the day and at night
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3.2
Happening all day and night without stopping
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3.0
Happens all day and night without stopping
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2.5
All the time without stopping
How Often
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word 24/7 comes from the numbers 24 and 7, short for '24 hours a day, 7 days a week'. Think of a shop light that never goes out or a clock that never stops; that's why 24/7 means 'always available' or 'open all the time'.