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weekday

/ˈwiːkdeɪ/

A weekday is any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. These are typically the days when people go to work or school, covering Monday through Friday.

Exemplos

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1

I wake up at 7 AM every weekday.

I wake up at 7 AM every weekday.

2

The library maintains standard hours of operation during the weekday.

The library maintains standard hours of operation during the weekday.

3

I usually stay in on a weekday because I have to work the next morning.

I usually stay in on a weekday because I have to work the next morning.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
weekday
Advérbio
weekdays
Adjetivo
weekday
Relacionado
week
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Dica de memorização

Remember that Weekdays are for Working. Both 'Weekday' and 'Work' start with the letter 'W'.

Quiz rápido

I usually go to the gym ______ because it is less crowded than the weekend.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: on weekdays

Exemplos

1

I wake up at 7 AM every weekday.

everyday

I wake up at 7 AM every weekday.

2

The library maintains standard hours of operation during the weekday.

formal

The library maintains standard hours of operation during the weekday.

3

I usually stay in on a weekday because I have to work the next morning.

informal

I usually stay in on a weekday because I have to work the next morning.

4

The data suggests that traffic congestion is significantly higher on a typical weekday.

academic

The data suggests that traffic congestion is significantly higher on a typical weekday.

5

Please ensure all reports are submitted by the end of the weekday.

business

Please ensure all reports are submitted by the end of the weekday.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
weekday
Advérbio
weekdays
Adjetivo
weekday
Relacionado
week

Colocações comuns

on a weekday happening during the work week
every weekday daily from Monday to Friday
weekday morning the early part of a working day
busy weekday a day during the week with many tasks
weekday commute the daily travel to work or school

Frases Comuns

on weekdays

regularly during the period of Monday to Friday

weekday specials

discounts offered only on non-weekend days

during the weekday

within the normal working hours of a week

Frequentemente confundido com

weekday vs weekly

Weekly describes something that happens once a week, while weekday refers to specific days (Mon-Fri).

weekday vs weekend

Weekend refers only to Saturday and Sunday, the opposite of weekdays.

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Notas de uso

Use the preposition 'on' when referring to a specific weekday (e.g., 'on a weekday'). Use the plural form 'weekdays' or 'on weekdays' to describe a habit or general routine.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'in the weekday' instead of the correct form 'on a weekday' or 'during the week'.

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Dica de memorização

Remember that Weekdays are for Working. Both 'Weekday' and 'Work' start with the letter 'W'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Old English 'wucudæg', which is a compound of 'wucu' (week) and 'dæg' (day).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one weekday, two weekdays Preposition usage: on/during a weekday Often used as an attributive noun: weekday traffic
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Contexto cultural

In most Western cultures, the standard work week consists of five weekdays, though some countries have different structures.

Quiz rápido

I usually go to the gym ______ because it is less crowded than the weekend.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: on weekdays

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lifetime

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A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

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Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

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Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

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Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

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Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

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Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

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The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

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Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

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The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

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The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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