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Weeks - long-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Weeks are units of time consisting of seven consecutive days. They are commonly used to organize schedules, plan activities, and measure durations in both personal and professional contexts.

weeks

/**American phonetic transcription:** wiks/ /**British phonetic transcription:** wiːks/

Definition:

Periods of seven consecutive days, typically counted from Sunday to Saturday.

Synonyms:

Fortnights, months, stretches, intervals

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Days, moments

Common Collocations:

Last week, next week, a few weeks ago, weeks later, weekly report

Derivatives:

Weekly, weeklong

Usage Tips:

Use "weeks" for plural; "week" for singular when referring to a single seven-day period.

Common Phrases:

Week in and week out, a week from today, weeks on end

Etymology:

Originates from Old English *wice*, meaning "a turning" or "succession."

Examples:

  • 1. She will return in two weeks.
  • 2. The project took several weeks to complete.
  • 3. We met last week after many weeks apart.
  • 4. He works out three times a week.

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