Definition

1. Adverb: For the entire duration of twenty-four consecutive hours; continuously without a break or pause.

Usage

The phrase 'for 24 hours' is used to indicate that an action, state, or condition lasts the full length of a day and night without interruption. It emphasizes continuity and non-stop duration.

Examples

• The emergency hotline operates for 24 hours.
• The store is open for 24 hours during the holiday season.
• He drove for 24 hours to reach his destination on time.
• The system will be down for 24 hours for maintenance.

Advanced Usage

• "to work for 24 hours straight": To work continuously without any sleep or significant break for a full day.
  • The medical team worked for 24 hours straight during the crisis.
• "to last for 24 hours": To have a duration of exactly one full day.
  • The power outage lasted for 24 hours.

Variants and Related Words

• Around the clock (adverb): Continuously, all day and all night. This is a common synonym.
  • The team worked around the clock to finish the project.
• Day and night (adverb): Continuously, without stopping.
  • They labored day and night.
• Non-stop (adverb/adjective): Without stopping or pausing.
  • We had non-stop meetings for 24 hours.

Synonyms

• Continuously
• Uninterruptedly
• Without a break
• Round the clock

Related Phrases

• For a full day: An alternative way to express the same duration.
  • It rained for a full day.
• 24/7 (adverb): An informal phrase meaning "24 hours a day, 7 days a week," implying constant availability or operation.
  • This service is available 24/7.

Adverb

1. without stopping
   • she worked around the clock