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24/7 vs 24-7

Both "24/7" and "24-7" are correct and commonly used in English. They both refer to something that is available or happening all the time, without interruption. The choice between using a slash (/) or a hyphen (-) is a matter of personal preference or house style.

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24/7

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is available or happening all the time, without interruption.

It is used to describe a service, business, or situation that operates continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Examples:

  • The convenience store is open 24/7.
  • We offer 24/7 customer support.
  • He works out at the gym 24/7.

Alternatives:

  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • around the clock
  • non-stop
  • constantly
  • without interruption

24-7

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the same meaning as "24/7" - that something is available or happening all the time, without interruption.

It is used interchangeably with "24/7" to describe continuous operation or availability.

Examples:

  • The restaurant is open 24-7.
  • She works 24-7 to meet her deadlines.
  • The online store operates 24-7.
  • Then put someone 24-7 on that store.
  • Posts sentries to watch out for cops 24-7.
  • You work for me 24-7 till the lock-out's over, and you're on toilet duty.
  • But I tell her Vegas is packed with dead people and bad guys... and I'd just end up fighting evil 24-7.
  • Raising an autistic kid is a 24-7 job.
  • Being a bottle girl is a 24-7 job.
  • Have someone tail the girl 24-7.
  • Maybe you're used to having the police available 24-7.
  • You've been working this thing 24-7.
  • No, she's been working 24-7 to impress that wonderboy editor.
  • I'm just not at your beck and call 24-7.
  • They have 24-7 slushy machines there.
  • You'd be on call 24-7.
  • Jax has got Tacoma sitting on it 24-7.
  • Like I said, we had surveillance 24-7.
  • We'll have eyes, ears and GPS on Director Munsey 24-7.
  • Everything's recorded 24-7, and no one has entered or left the compound since last night except residents.
  • They know where I am 24-7.
  • Her face is on the news 24-7.
  • We want to put a tail On eddie austin 24-7.

Alternatives:

  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • around the clock
  • non-stop
  • constantly
  • without interruption

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