weekly
Weekly describes an action that happens once every seven days or every week. It is used to show how often a regular activity or event occurs.
Examples
3 of 5I visit my grandparents weekly to have lunch with them.
I visit my grandparents weekly to have lunch with them.
The safety equipment must be inspected weekly by a certified engineer.
The safety equipment must be inspected weekly by a certified engineer.
I try to hit the gym weekly, but sometimes I'm too busy.
I try to hit the gym weekly, but sometimes I'm too busy.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ly' at the end like a clock hand spinning—it shows how 'ly-kely' or often something happens based on the 'week'.
Quick Quiz
We wash our car ______ on Sunday afternoons.
Correct!
The correct answer is: weekly
Examples
I visit my grandparents weekly to have lunch with them.
everydayI visit my grandparents weekly to have lunch with them.
The safety equipment must be inspected weekly by a certified engineer.
formalThe safety equipment must be inspected weekly by a certified engineer.
I try to hit the gym weekly, but sometimes I'm too busy.
informalI try to hit the gym weekly, but sometimes I'm too busy.
The study recorded the growth of the plants weekly over three months.
academicThe study recorded the growth of the plants weekly over three months.
Our department meets weekly on Tuesdays to discuss project updates.
businessOur department meets weekly on Tuesdays to discuss project updates.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
on a weekly basis
happening every week
weekly allowance
money given to a child or person every week
weekly planner
a book or app used to organize a week
Often Confused With
Weakly describes doing something without strength or power, while weekly refers to time.
Biweekly can mean twice a week or once every two weeks, which is confusing compared to the fixed seven-day cycle of weekly.
Usage Notes
When used as an adverb, 'weekly' usually follows the main verb or the direct object. It is often interchangeable with the phrase 'every week'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly say 'every weekly'. Use either 'weekly' or 'every week' alone.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'ly' at the end like a clock hand spinning—it shows how 'ly-kely' or often something happens based on the 'week'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English 'wice' (a change or turn) combined with the suffix '-ly' meaning 'recurring at intervals of'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, the 'weekly' cycle is the standard for work schedules, paychecks, and household chores.
Quick Quiz
We wash our car ______ on Sunday afternoons.
Correct!
The correct answer is: weekly
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