Definition and meaning of English word "week"
week
/wiːk/
Meaning
NounAny period of seven consecutive days.
How to use
The word 'week' is commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to a period of seven consecutive days. It is often used in conjunction with other words such as 'school week' or 'work week' to specify the context. However, it's worth noting that the phrase 'week of' is often used incorrectly, with learners mistakenly using it to mean 'during the week of', when in fact it means 'the week that includes'.
🇬🇧 English
week
Example
I work one week.
She has a week.
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🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- school week— the period of time when school is in session
- work week— the period of time when work is done
- weekend— the period of time when people are not working
- workweek— the period of time when work is done
- business week— the period of time when business is done
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Frequency rank: #52 in English
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What does the English word "week" mean?▼
The English word "week" means "week" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Time period" (which translates as "week").
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