Meaning of Friday
In simple words: The fifth day of the week, after Thursday and before Saturday.
Friday in a sentence
- I love going out on Friday nights.
- Friday is always my favorite day of the week.
- We have a big meeting scheduled for Friday.
- On Friday, I usually finish work early.
- Friday marks the start of the weekend for many people.
How to use Friday
Used in everyday conversation to refer to the last working day of the week for many people. It is also often associated with the weekend and leisure activities. It is inappropriate in formal writing to mention days casually.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'Fri' as in 'Freedom' – Friday leads to the weekend.
Related words
Collocations with Friday
- Friday night
- Black Friday
- Friday the 13th
- Good Friday
Synonyms for Friday
- end of the week
- weekend eve
- Fifth day
Common mistakes with Friday
- Mistaking it for a plural form ('Fridays' when referring to multiple occurrences).
- Confusing the day with 'weekday' or 'weekend'.
- Incorrectly using a different time frame (e.g., calling it 'Friday' on Thursday).
Friday appears in
Friday in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الجمعة
اليوم الخامس من الأسبوع، بعد الخميس وقبل السبت.
- Bengaliবাংলা
শুক্রবার
সপ্তাহের পঞ্চম দিন, বৃহস্পতিবারের পরে এবং শনিবারের আগে।
- GermanDeutsch
Freitag
Der fünfte Tag der Woche, nach Donnerstag und vor Samstag.
- SpanishEspañol
Viernes
El quinto día de la semana, después del jueves y antes del sábado.
- Persianفارسی
جمعه
پنجمین روز هفته، بعد از پنجشنبه و قبل از شنبه.
- FrenchFrançais
Vendredi
Le cinquième jour de la semaine, après jeudi et avant samedi.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शुक्रवार
हफ़्ते का पाँचवाँ दिन, गुरुवार के बाद और शनिवार से पहले।
- ItalianItaliano
Venerdì
Il quinto giorno della settimana, dopo giovedì e prima di sabato.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sexta-feira
O quinto dia da semana, depois de quinta-feira e antes de sábado.
- RussianРусский
Пятница
Пятый день недели, после четверга и перед субботой.
- Urduاردو
جمعہ
ہفتے کا پانچواں دن، جمعرات کے بعد اور ہفتہ سے پہلے۔
- Chinese中文
星期五
一周的第五天,在星期四之后、星期六之前。
More words like Friday
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Friday
What does Friday mean?
The fifth day of the week, after Thursday and before Saturday.
What is the definition of Friday?
the day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday
How do you use Friday in a sentence?
I love going out on Friday nights.
Can you give another example of Friday?
Friday is always my favorite day of the week.
What are synonyms for Friday?
Common alternatives include end of the week, weekend eve, Fifth day.
What is the opposite of Friday?
Opposite meanings include Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
What words go with Friday?
It commonly pairs with Friday night, Black Friday, Friday the 13th, Good Friday.
What are common mistakes when using Friday?
Mistaking it for a plural form ('Fridays' when referring to multiple occurrences). Confusing the day with 'weekday' or 'weekend'. Incorrectly using a different time frame (e.g., calling it 'Friday' on Thursday).
How do you pronounce Friday?
US: /["/ˈfraɪdeɪ//ˈfraɪdi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfraɪdeɪ//ˈfraɪdi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Friday?
Used in everyday conversation to refer to the last working day of the week for many people. It is also often associated with the weekend and leisure activities. It is inappropriate in formal writing to mention days casually.
What CEFR level is Friday?
"Friday" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.











