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A couple of times a week

🇬🇧 UK //ə ˈkʌ.pl ̩ ə əv taɪmz ə wiːk// 🇺🇸 US //ə ˈkʌp.əl əv taɪmz ə wik//

Meaning of A couple of times a week

Several occasions during each week.

In simple words: A few times every week

A couple of times a week in a sentence

• I visit the gym a couple of times a week.
• They go hiking a couple of times a week when the weather is nice.
• I read a couple of times a week to relax after work.

How to use A couple of times a week

Use this phrase to indicate frequency. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English but may be avoided in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

phrase

Memory hint

Imagine two people (a couple) repeating an action a few times each week.

Related words

Collocations with A couple of times a week

• exercise a couple of times a week
• meet a couple of times a week
• eat out a couple of times a week

Synonyms for A couple of times a week

• several times a week
• a few times weekly
• two or three times a week

Common mistakes with A couple of times a week

• Using 'couple of' with more than two, e.g., 'a couple of three times.'
• Confusing 'a couple of times a week' with 'a couple of time a week.'
• Not using 'a' before 'couple' in this context.

Frequently asked questions about A couple of times a week

What does A couple of times a week mean?

A few times every week

What is the definition of A couple of times a week?

Several occasions during each week.

How do you use A couple of times a week in a sentence?

I visit the gym a couple of times a week.

Can you give another example of A couple of times a week?

They go hiking a couple of times a week when the weather is nice.

What are synonyms for A couple of times a week?

Common alternatives include several times a week, a few times weekly, two or three times a week.

What words go with A couple of times a week?

It commonly pairs with exercise a couple of times a week, meet a couple of times a week, eat out a couple of times a week.

What are common mistakes when using A couple of times a week?

Using 'couple of' with more than two, e.g., 'a couple of three times.' Confusing 'a couple of times a week' with 'a couple of time a week.' Not using 'a' before 'couple' in this context.

How do you pronounce A couple of times a week?

US: //ə ˈkʌp.əl əv taɪmz ə wik//, UK: //ə ˈkʌ.pl ̩ ə əv taɪmz ə wiːk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use A couple of times a week?

Use this phrase to indicate frequency. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English but may be avoided in very formal contexts.