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Weekly

UK /["/ˈwiːkli/"]/US /["/ˈwiːkli/"]/

Definition

happening, done or published once a week or every week

In simple words: Something that happens once a week.

Examples

  • weekly meetings
  • a weekly magazine

Usage notes

Used to describe regular events or tasks that occur every week. Suitable for both casual and professional contexts, but may sound odd in situations discussing monthly or daily activities.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of the phrase 'week in, week out' to remember that 'weekly' refers to every week.

Collocations

  • weekly meeting
  • weekly report
  • weekly schedule

Synonyms

  • once a week
  • weekly basis
  • every week

Antonyms

  • daily
  • monthly
  • yearly

Common mistakes

  • Using 'weekly' to describe something that happens every month.
  • Confusing with 'weakly', which means frail.
  • Omitting 'the' before 'weekly meeting' in formal settings.