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Weekend - long-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A weekend is the two-day period at the end of the week, typically Saturday and Sunday, when people take a break from work or school to relax or pursue leisure activities.

weekend

/ˈwiˌkɛnd/ /ˌwiːkˈend/

Definition:

The period from Friday evening to Sunday night, typically for leisure or rest.

Synonyms:

break, holiday, time off, recess

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

weekday, workday

Common Collocations:

weekend getaway, weekend plans, long weekend, weekend trip, weekend activities

Derivatives:

weekends (plural), weekender (noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "weekend" to refer to non-working days; avoid confusing it with "weekday."

Common Phrases:

weekend warrior, lost weekend, make a weekend of it

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "wice" (week) + "end," referring to the end of the week.

Examples:

  • 1. I love relaxing on the weekend.
  • 2. We planned a short trip for the weekend.
  • 3. She always finishes her chores by the weekend.
  • 4. He works part-time on weekends.

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