week
A period of seven consecutive days, typically used as a standard unit of time in calendars. It is often divided into a working period and a weekend for rest.
Examples
3 of 5I go to the gym three times a week.
I go to the gym three times a week.
The project must be completed within one week of the start date.
The project must be completed within one week of the start date.
What are you doing later this week?
What are you doing later this week?
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that a wEEk has 7 days, and the word sEven has two Es, just like wEEk.
Quick Quiz
I have a lot of work to do ___ week.
Correct!
The correct answer is: this
Examples
I go to the gym three times a week.
everydayI go to the gym three times a week.
The project must be completed within one week of the start date.
formalThe project must be completed within one week of the start date.
What are you doing later this week?
informalWhat are you doing later this week?
The participants were monitored over a twelve-week period.
academicThe participants were monitored over a twelve-week period.
We have a team meeting at the start of every week.
businessWe have a team meeting at the start of every week.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
week in, week out
happening every week for a long time
a week today
one week from the current day
by the week
measured or paid for each week
Often Confused With
Weak is an adjective meaning not strong, whereas week is a noun referring to a period of seven days.
Usage Notes
When referring to 'next week' or 'last week', English speakers usually do not use the word 'the' (e.g., 'I saw him last week' not 'I saw him the last week').
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the spelling with 'weak' or incorrectly add 'the' before time expressions like 'next week'.
Memory Tip
Remember that a wEEk has 7 days, and the word sEven has two Es, just like wEEk.
Word Origin
From Old English 'wice', which comes from a Germanic root meaning 'a turning' or 'change', referring to the cyclical nature of time.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In most Western countries, the week is split into a five-day work week (Monday–Friday) and a two-day weekend (Saturday–Sunday).
Quick Quiz
I have a lot of work to do ___ week.
Correct!
The correct answer is: this
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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