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Thursday

UK /["/ˈθɜːzdeɪ//ˈθɜːzdi/"]/US /["/ˈθɜːrzdeɪ//ˈθɜːrzdi/"]/

Definition

the day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday

In simple words: The fifth day of the week, after Wednesday.

Examples

  • I always look forward to Thursday because it's almost the weekend.
  • On Thursday, we have a meeting scheduled at 10 AM.
  • Thursday is the day I usually do my grocery shopping.
  • My favorite TV show airs every Thursday night.
  • We are planning a special event for this Thursday.

Usage notes

Use 'Thursday' in both formal and informal contexts. It's commonly used in schedules, appointments, and casual conversations about the week.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of Thor's day; imagine Thor the god holding a hammer on a bright Thursday morning.

Collocations

  • Thursday night
  • Thursday morning
  • next Thursday

Synonyms

  • Thurs
  • the fourth day
  • day of Thor

Antonyms

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Friday

Common mistakes

  • Confused with the spelling of 'Thursday'.
  • Mixing up the order of days (thinking Thursday is before Tuesday).