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Weekend

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌwiːkˈend/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwiːkend/"]/

Meaning of Weekend

Saturday and Sunday

In simple words: The last two days of the week, Saturday and Sunday.

Weekend in a sentence

• I love to relax during the weekend.
• We are planning a trip for the weekend.
• He works all week but enjoys his weekend free time.
• The weekend is the perfect time for family gatherings.
• She often has plans for the weekend ahead.
• During the weekend, I like to watch movies.
• We usually go hiking on the weekend.
• Last weekend was full of fun activities.

How to use Weekend

Use 'weekend' to refer to leisure time after the work week. It's not typically used in formal writing. In some cultures, it can include Friday night.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of it as 'week end' — the end of the work week!

Related words

Collocations with Weekend

• long
• last
• next
• spend
• have
• break
• getaway
• trip
• at the weekend
• at weekends
• on a weekend
• a weekend away
• a weekend off
• long
• last
• next
• spend
• have
• break
• getaway
• trip
• at the weekend
• at weekends
• on a weekend
• a weekend away
• a weekend off

Synonyms for Weekend

• Saturday and Sunday
• days off
• rest days

Opposites of Weekend

• weekday

Common mistakes with Weekend

• Using 'weekend' in plural form, as in 'weekends' when referring to a specific weekend event.
• Confusing 'weekend' with 'holiday' — weekends are regular days off, while holidays are special days.
• Saying 'on the weekend' instead of 'at the weekend' in British English.

Frequently asked questions about Weekend

What does Weekend mean?

The last two days of the week, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the definition of Weekend?

Saturday and Sunday

How do you use Weekend in a sentence?

I love to relax during the weekend.

Can you give another example of Weekend?

We are planning a trip for the weekend.

What are synonyms for Weekend?

Common alternatives include Saturday and Sunday, days off, rest days.

What is the opposite of Weekend?

Opposite meanings include weekday.

What words go with Weekend?

It commonly pairs with long, last, next, spend, have, break, getaway, trip, at the weekend, at weekends, on a weekend, a weekend away, a weekend off, long, last, next, spend, have, break, getaway, trip, at the weekend, at weekends, on a weekend, a weekend away, a weekend off.

What are common mistakes when using Weekend?

Using 'weekend' in plural form, as in 'weekends' when referring to a specific weekend event. Confusing 'weekend' with 'holiday' — weekends are regular days off, while holidays are special days. Saying 'on the weekend' instead of 'at the weekend' in British English.

How do you pronounce Weekend?

US: /["/ˈwiːkend/"]/, UK: /["/ˌwiːkˈend/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Weekend?

Use 'weekend' to refer to leisure time after the work week. It's not typically used in formal writing. In some cultures, it can include Friday night.

What CEFR level is Weekend?

"Weekend" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.