A1noun high_frequency_chunk

Week

🇬🇧 UK /["/wiːk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wiːk/"]/

Meaning of Week

a period of seven days, either from Monday to Sunday or from Sunday to Saturday

In simple words: A period of seven days.

Week in a sentence

• There are seven days in a week.
• I will see you next week.
• She works five days a week.
• The first week of the month is my favorite.
• Can we meet later this week?

How to use Week

Used to indicate time. Common amongst all registers. Not suitable for very formal contexts without additional context (e.g. in business reports).

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'peek' — imagine peeking at a calendar to see the days in a week.

Related words

Collocations with Week

• last
• past
• previous
• spend
• take
• enter
• elapse
• go by
• pass
• by the week
• during the week
• for a week
• a day of the week
• twice, two days, etc. a week
• last
• past
• previous
• spend
• take
• enter
• elapse
• go by
• pass
• by the week
• during the week
• for a week
• a day of the week
• twice, two days, etc. a week
• last
• past
• previous
• spend
• take
• enter
• elapse
• go by
• pass
• by the week
• during the week
• for a week
• a day of the week
• twice, two days, etc. a week
• last
• past
• previous
• spend
• take
• enter
• elapse
• go by
• pass
• by the week
• during the week
• for a week
• a day of the week
• twice, two days, etc. a week

Synonyms for Week

• seven days
• workweek
• calendar week

Opposites of Week

• year
• month

Common mistakes with Week

• Confusing 'week' with 'weak'.
• Using 'weeks' when referring to a single week.

Frequently asked questions about Week

What does Week mean?

A period of seven days.

What is the definition of Week?

a period of seven days, either from Monday to Sunday or from Sunday to Saturday

How do you use Week in a sentence?

There are seven days in a week.

Can you give another example of Week?

I will see you next week.

What are synonyms for Week?

Common alternatives include seven days, workweek, calendar week.

What is the opposite of Week?

Opposite meanings include year, month.

What words go with Week?

It commonly pairs with last, past, previous, spend, take, enter, elapse, go by, pass, by the week, during the week, for a week, a day of the week, twice, two days, etc. a week, last, past, previous, spend, take, enter, elapse, go by, pass, by the week, during the week, for a week, a day of the week, twice, two days, etc. a week, last, past, previous, spend, take, enter, elapse, go by, pass, by the week, during the week, for a week, a day of the week, twice, two days, etc. a week, last, past, previous, spend, take, enter, elapse, go by, pass, by the week, during the week, for a week, a day of the week, twice, two days, etc. a week.

What are common mistakes when using Week?

Confusing 'week' with 'weak'. Using 'weeks' when referring to a single week.

How do you pronounce Week?

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

When should I use Week?

Used to indicate time. Common amongst all registers. Not suitable for very formal contexts without additional context (e.g. in business reports).

What CEFR level is Week?

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